Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller has finally broken silence on claims made by the club former player Lothar Matthäus that he’s being humiliated by Vincent Kompany, the clubs current manager.
Muller has found limited game time under Kompany this season and there are reports he will be allowed to leave this summer to start a new adventure elsewhere. The former Germany international was on the bench during Bayern’s Champions League tie against Celtic.
Lothar Matthäus, was very critical of head coach Vincent Kompany’s decision to sub Müller on with seconds remaining in the Champions League tie, labeling the decision “humiliating” for Muller.
Vincent Kompany, Head Coach of Bayern Munich, gives instructions to his players Thomas Mueller (Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images)
However, Muller disagrees with this assessment. “I’m in good exchange with the coach. I’m there when I’m needed. It wasn’t humiliating,” Müller explained after the 4-0 Bundesliga win over Eintracht Frankfurt, as captured by @iMiaSanMia.
“Everyone in the squad puts themselves at the service of the team. The coach makes the decisions to the best of his knowledge. Everything’s fine.”
Despite being on the bench all through the season, Muller has acted professionally.
Muller has accepted his backup role with little to no fuss, brilliantly pitching in whenever necessary, but also leading the side in its best and worst moments.
All eyes will be on the Germany international this summer as many believes he’ll be exploring a move to the Major League Soccer.
