Thomas Müller defies corona flood at FC Bayern - there is a glimmer of hope

Created: 01/07/2022Updated: 01/07/2022, 4:49 PM

From: Christoph Klaucke

Thomas Müller during training for FC Bayern.

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Despite the corona chaos at FC Bayern, Thomas Müller is optimistic about the duel against Gladbach.

The FCB leader is even hoping for a surprise effect.

Munich - FC Bayern * was hit by the Corona wave this week with full force.

Nine professionals contracted the virus, plus several injured or ailing players.

Bayern will face Borussia Mönchengladbach with a rump squad for the second half of the Bundesliga season opener on Friday evening.

But the German record champions won't let that get them down.

Despite all opposition, FC Bayern is looking for revenge against Gladbach.

After the 1: 1 from the first half of the season and the embarrassing 0: 5 in the DFB-Pokal, a victory should be here this time.

"There are already thoughts of revenge ... fuck the circumstances," said coach Julian Nagelsmann.

But not only the coach, also the leader on the field is confident of victory: Thomas Müller gives all Bayern fans new hope.

FC Bayern: Thomas Müller defies Corona chaos confident of victory against Gladbach

“I don't see the whole thing as dramatic. It is of course not optimal now, that is very clear, but of course that also brings the whole situation a bit with it: the game plan, the start on the first weekend in January and then of course the global corona situation, which is a little bit has attracted, ”said Müller in a video interview with FC Bayern in the sleet on Säbener Strasse.

Some players "might not play in their flagship positions, but still we have a lot of national players or simply top quality on the field," said Müller.

"We'll see how long that will last in terms of strength." However, the 5-0 debacle in the cup at the end of October no longer played a role, as both teams had "different developments".

Bayern are nine points ahead of Dortmund, the Gladbachers are in the 14th table.

suddenly in relegation battle again.

FC Bayern: Thomas Müller relies on the surprise effect

Despite the thinned out squad, Müller saw a glimmer of hope for the game against Gladbach. The substitute bench is expected to be replenished with numerous young talent. "The switch options will probably be more unknown names, but that doesn't mean they can't score," said Müller. “In football there have always been players who you didn't know before and then you knew them,” explained the now 32-year-old with a big grin. It is quite possible that he was also referring to the player Thomas Müller, i.e. himself.

Müller made his Bundesliga debut under coach Jürgen Klinsmann in August 2008 at the age of 18, but the offensive man didn't score his first goal until a year later under Louis van Gaal.

In his ninth BL game at 5-1 in Dortmund, Müller met twice.

Against Gladbach, Müller is likely to lead the FCB offensive around Robert Lewandowski again, but a teammate is threatened with an unloved position.