Vincent Kompany accused of ‘humiliating’ Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has been accused of humiliating Thomas Muller during the German side Champions League clash against Celtic.

The Bundesliga side needed an Alphonso Davies’ 94th-minute equaliser to seal a spot in the round of 16 of the Champions League as they beat Celtic 3-2 on aggregate in the two-legged playoffs fixture on Tuesday.

Bayern legend Muller was once again kept on the bench in the second leg at Allianz Arena and was given a chance to prove himself with just 24 seconds left to play.

Muller replaced Jamal Musiala in the final 24 seconds of the game. The Germany star ultimately finished the game without taking a single touch of the ball.

Thomas Mueller gestures and celebrate Bayern’s victory over Celtic FC at Allianz Arena. (Photo by GSI/Icon Sport via Getty Images)

Ex-Germany captain Lothar Matthaus has now voiced out his displeasure towards Kompany’s decision to field a player of Muller’s stature for a few seconds.

Matthaus while speaking on Sky Sports said: “This is humiliating. It made me sad and I feel sorry for him. I was shocked. Thomas Müller doesn’t have to put himself through that. He is one of the greatest and most successful players of all time.

“So for those few seconds, the coach can take another player. If that is the perspective for the future, then he should do something else. I don’t think he enjoyed it. For what? So that he can be credited with another Champions League appearance? I would have felt stupid if I were him.”

Currently in the final year of his contract, Muller has struggled for game time this season. He has made 19 Bundesliga appearances thus far, however, he made it to the starting lineup only on six occasions.

Muller is yet to agree to put pen to paper on a new deal and has been linked with a move to the MLS next season as a free agent.