FC Bayern: Thomas Müller gives an injury update and talks about the FCB newcomers from RB Leipzig

In an interview with the Sports picture given an update on his injury. The 31-year-old also spoke about the transfers of FC Bayern, coach Julian Nagelsmann and the alleged Bayern bonus in the DFB team.

“The problems came out of nowhere,” said Müller, explaining his adductor injury, which had forced him to leave the German national team early. Nevertheless, the offensive player believes he will return to the field soon: “It doesn’t look like a serious story. Basically, I’m in good spirits.”

Next Saturday, the record champions will face RB Leipzig in the top game (6.30 p.m. in LIVE-TICKER). It will only become clear in the coming days whether Müller is an option against the Saxons. In the end, the right foot only completed individual training.

However, Müller denied the accusation that FC Bayern had deliberately weakened the next league competitor with RB Leipzig in view of the obligations of coach Julian Nagelsmann, Dayot Upamecano and Marcel Sabitzer. “No way,” he clarified and added: “No club has an obligation to sell, see Paris and Mbappe. Like every club, FC Bayern is on the lookout for quality that fits their budget.”

It is “normal to look around in the same league, you don’t have to worry about any problems getting used to it,” said Müller: “There have always been transfers that are hotly debated. And that’s a good thing.”

Leipzig was second behind FC Bayern last season. “Clubs that have been dangerous to us in the table for years inevitably have good staff,” said Müller.

Müller: Nagelsmann? “Everything on track”

The cooperation with the former RB coach also makes the Munich resident positive. “In the last game against Hertha BSC you could already see some things that he worked out with us. Interpersonal he is just like you know him. So everything is on track.”

So the FCB wanted to “target his first championship title” with the so far untitled Nagelsmann. Against Leipzig, the team “not necessarily” play for the new coach, “but we play under his flag.”

In addition, Müller said that the interaction with Robert Lewandowski was not as harmonious as it is today, especially shortly after he moved from Dortmund (2014). “In the early years at Bayern we were on the pitch together, but everyone did a bit of their own thing. It is quite normal that such a development simply takes time and shared experiences,” said Müller. In the meantime, the two offensive partners are “a well-rehearsed duo, so to speak”.

Müller raves about Musiala and defends Sane

Müller hopes for a similar positive development with shooting star Jamal Musiala. The 18-year-old has “qualities that we can use right away. At this level, which we as FC Bayern have to show in every game, that is extraordinary.”

Musiala will be “an important player for the future of FC Bayern,” enthused Müller. The youngster recently pushed Leroy Sane, who was recently criticized, to the bench.

Müller once again took on the role of advocate for the winger, who recently shone with good performances in the national team: “Leroy can help us tremendously with his abilities. He needs the absolute trust, the courage to seek a degree. How in his 2-0 win against Liechtenstein, which I was very happy about. For one-on-one players in particular, self-confidence is essential. “

In the DFB team, Müller hopes to get the same role as in the club under national coach Hansi Flick. “You could already see in the first few games with which formation Hansi Flick played at the DFB (in the 4-2-3-1 system; editor’s note). I assume that I will be a central player will be in a similar role. “

Müller: There is no Bayern bonus in the DFB team

A Bayern bonus in the DFB team due to the previous history of Flick, who led Bayern to the triple in 2020, was not given. It is understandable “that he nominates players – of the appropriate class – who know his system and can successfully implement it and who select these components.” Nobody has to fear a preference for the FCB players. “Hansi Flick wants to be successful and not want a medal to nominate as many Bayern players as possible,” he said.

Furthermore, Müller is not yet thinking about a possible participation in the home European championship in 2024. “I would not rule out that I will still play professional football in 2024. But when it comes to the national team, that is still far too far away for me,” said the 2014 world champion.

“Step by step” is his approach, “I have a contract with FC Bayern until 2023,” said Müller. Of course, he is “already aware that the clock does not stop”. What counts for him is “that I am important to my teams. My focus is on performing.”