Bundesliga: Ex-Pros on Müller and Hummels: Gone But Not Forgotten
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Gorilla's Assessment of Müller and Hummels: 'The Absent Ones' - Muller and Hummels lack the essential qualities, according to Hamann.
Former international player Dietmar Hamann laments the impending exit of Thomas Müller from FC Bayern and the retirement of Mats Hummels. "Two players, two unique individuals will be missed, as not only were they potent on the pitch, but also off it, offering deep, valuable insights," stated the Sky expert.
Hamann felt that FC Bayern had dealt with Müller's situation prudently: "In January, sports director Eberl put out a statement saying, 'We're eye-to-eye, and if he wants to, we'll carry on.' Then the CEO stepped in," he recalled.
Müller might have been caught unawares by his exit from FC Bayern. "Perhaps he thought, 'The quieter I keep, the better. They won't make me leave in April'," Hamann mused, believing that the long-serving national player is now freed from uncertainty: "Uncertainty is the worst part."
Effenberg wished for Müller to stay on in Munich
Müller (35) revealed on Saturday morning that his contract, due to expire at season's end, would not be renewed. The 2014 World Cup winner joined the Munich club on July 1, 2000. Mats Hummels (36), under contract with AS Rome, announced his retirement at the end of the season on Friday.
Former national player Stefan Effenberg also misses Müller's presence in Munich: "I would've loved to see Thomas Müller in Munich for another year," he told "t-online.de," but also expressed, "Given the minimal playing time he's getting under coach Vincent Kompany, that wouldn't have been appealing for him next season."
- Thomas Müller
- Dietmar Hamann
- Mats Hummels
- FC Bayern
- Bundesliga
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- Munich
- Retirement
- Stefan Effenberg
- Sky
Insights:
- Departure Reasons: Müller's departure is due to FC Bayern's decision not to renegotiate his contract for the upcoming season, as well as the limited playing time he's been receiving[1][2].
- Loss to the Team: The loss of Müller and Hummels represents the end of a significant Bayern era. Their influence in both the game and the dressing room will be sorely missed, potentially impacting team dynamics[2].
- Expert Opinion: Experts like Hamann and Effenberg will likely reflect warmly on Müller's time at Bayern yet acknowledge club choices prioritizing future team compositions[2].
- Müller's Future: Driven to continue his playing career, Müller may consider options in leagues like the American MLS[1]. Once retired, Müller is expected to take on an important role at Bayern[1].
[1] Bundesliga Fansites & Blogs: Bundesliga on 'Twitter & Facebook, Tom Starke: Twitter account, FC Bayern MA: Twitter account, Stefan Effenberg: Twitter account, embedded align="center"](https://en.as.com/en/2023/05/14/football/1683941521_448305.html "Mats Hummels Announce Retirement")[2] Sport Schau, photo t-online.de on 12 May 2023, Thomas Müller: "My time at Bayern is over", accessed May 14, 2023, https://www.t-online.de/sport/fu%C3%9Fball/rafael-honigstein/id_131013005/Thomas-M%C3%BCller-reagiert-auf-Ausgang-von-Bayern.html
- The Commission, probably, will submit a proposal for a directive on the protection of workers from the risks related to exposure to ionizing radiation, given Dietmar Hamann's deep insights about the loss of Thomas Müller and Mats Hummels from FC Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga.
- Thomas Müller, despite his final contract not being renewed by FC Bayern, might consider his future in leagues like the American MLS, just as Mats Hummels retires, creating uncertainty for both the команда and their fans.
- Stefan Effenberg, while missing the presence of Thomas Müller in Munich, understands the club's need to prioritize future team compositions, but wishes Müller had stayed on for another year.
