Mario Gomez considers the potential of Douglas Costa and Kinglsey Coman to be more exciting for Bayern Munich fans than the talents of Franck Ribery and Arjen Robben.

Ribery and Robben have frequently struggled with injuries – the former is yet to make an appearance in this Bundesliga campaign, while the Dutchman has been involved in just six of their 12 outings so far.

As a result, former Bayern striker Gomez believes supporters have developed greater enthusiasm about seeing Costa and Coman develop into integral players.

It is something he sees as natural progression, likening the situation to the success achieved by Germany after Michael Ballack's retirement.

"At the European Championships, it will mainly be the [Germany] World Cup squad – endless experience. After Ballack had gone, it still went well," Gomez told Kicker.

"In Bayern everyone is talking about Costa and Coman – less about Ribery and Robben.

"I agree [it is unfair]. But this is top-level sport and players are interchangeable."