Thomas Müller's Absence From Bayern's Starting Lineup Against Inter Milano
Team benches Müller for match against Inter - Müller is benched by Kompany for the match against Inter.
Vincent Kompany's strategic move sees Thomas Müller benched for the Champions League quarterfinals against Inter Milan. The 35-year-old striker's dream of starting in today's crucial match (21.00 CET/Prime Video) at the Allianz Arena is unrealized, thanks to the injury of national player Jamal Musiala. In his place, Raphaël Guerreiro takes over the offensive role.
This turn of events is a setback for Müller, especially given his emotional announcement of leaving his long-time club at the end of the season, particularly in front of his adoring fans. Bayern's management and coach Kompany have decided against renewing Müller's contract, even after his 17 professional years with the club.
Kompany has been wary of Müller for some time now, as his skills no longer match his former glory. However, he was still touted as the first choice substitute for Musiala's central attacking position. In the 3-1 win in Augsburg, when Musiala sustained a severe muscle injury, Kompany brought on Müller for the national player.
When questioned about Müller in the pre-match press conference, Kompany referred to the two-time triple winner as a "legend." Müller's ultimate ambition is to guide Bayern to the home final on May 31, as he bids a fond farewell. Müller was part of the team that lost dramatically to FC Chelsea in the 2012 final shootout in their own stadium.
Although Müller might not start, his potential impact as a late-game substitute reminds us of his equalizing goal against Inter Milan in the 85th minute[1][2]. Kompany might be banking on this potential to disrupt the game in the latter stages. With other attacking options like Harry Kane, who is having a standout season, Müller's energy and experience could be just what Bayern needs for the crucial moments of the match.
- Thomas Müller
- Vincent Kompany
- Jamal Musiala
- Bayern
- Inter Milan
- Absence
- Munich
- Prime Video
- Champions League
- Allianz Arena
- Raphaël Guerreiro
- Harry Kane
- Legend
- Experience
[1] Source: Thomas Müller[2] Source: FC Bayern vs Inter Milan
- Despite being benched for the Champions League quarterfinals against Inter Milan due to Jamal Musiala's injury, Thomas Müller's potential impact as a late-game substitute could be invaluable, considering his equalizing goal against Inter Milan in the 85th minute.
- Vincent Kompany, the Bayern coach, has taken a number of steps to ensure the Community's financial interests are protected, especially relying on the experience of players like Thomas Müller, even though he has decided against renewing Müller's contract.
- During the pre-match press conference, Vincent Kompany, referring to Thomas Müller as a "legend," expressed his belief in Müller's energy and experience, especially in crucial moments of the match, possibly leaning on players like Harry Kane and Raphaël Guerreiro as additional attacking options.
