Thanks to Hansi Flick, Thomas Muller Becomes the Key to Bayern Munich’s Awakening

DBasia.news –  Bayern Munich’s win in two successive matches and Thomas Muller, who was an important figure in team play, is a positive testament to the success of Hansi Flick in coaching Bayern.

Playing two games in a row in all competitions, after losing 1-5 to Eintracht Frankfurt and ending Niko Kovac’s career as Bayern coach, Die Roten – the nickname of Bayern – won 2-0 against Olympiacos in the Champions League and 4-0 in Der Klassiker against Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga.

Six goals and without conceding goals, in accordance with the wishes of Hansi Flick who wants his team to be strong in terms of defensive and effective when playing offensively. One change he made was quite simple: to trust Thomas Muller.

The 30-year-old player had not played much under Kovac’s care. Flick returned to play as an attacker behind Robert Lewandowski, whether in tactics 4-2-3-1 or 4-1-4-1.

Muller did not give up that belief and provided two assists at Der Klassiker. At a young age, the player who has undergone 12 career seasons with Bayern Munich, prioritizes collectivity rather than personal ambition

“I may not be a goal scorer anymore. I try to be more responsible to the whole team, to provide the team structure, organization and strength, and try to provide assists,” Muller said on the official Bundesliga website.

“I also tried to score a goal, but when I have to decide between getting into the penalty box or maybe trying to secure the zone in front of the penalty box for a counterattack, sometimes I decide to stay.

“I tried to win the game, I tried to be important for my team, it was not important for me to be the top scorer. I am older now, I know that you are always motivated. From my point of view, that’s the difference and why we won seven times in Germany streak, “he explained.

The impact of Hansi Flick’s trust in playing Muller was a consequence for Philippe Coutinho. The Brazilian attacking midfielder on loan at Barcelona has been sidelined in the last two matches. In fact, Coutinho became Niko Kovac’s mainstay player.

Muller or Coutinho? The two options are Flick’s choice for the attacking midfielder position behind a lone striker. Only time can answer that. But for the time being, Muller became the main choice.

“Niko appreciates Thomas as a player and a man, I know that. I know Thomas for a long time, he is important for the club, has won everything other than the European Cup. He is smart and can lead the team,” said Flick, joachim Low’s former assistant coach in the 2014 World Cup with the German national team.

Muller is not a goal scorer who promises 20 or 30 goals per season. However, about the work ethic and the spirit of sacrifice for the team, Muller is the best over Coutinho – with his natural Brazilian talents.

“We focused on the defensive side against Olympiacos. The team performed well. (Joshua) Kimmich ran 13.6 kilometers (8.5 meters), Thomas Muller 12.6 kilometers (7.8 meters). This is a great value. There is still room “If you have good defenses, attacks will improve. That’s our focus right now,” concluded Flick.