Thomas Müller is annoyed: "Lewandowski will not be forgotten so quickly"

Created: 09/13/2022, 14:05

By: Caroline Metz

Thomas Müller and Robert Lewandowski at the 2022 championship celebration © IMAGO/kolbert-press/Ulrich Gamel

Thomas Müller is looking forward to the Champions League game against FC Barcelona – and no longer wants to be asked about a specific ex-colleague.

Munich – Thomas Müller was angry at the weekend – and didn't hold back either: “Today I'm angry for the first time this season.

On ourselves.” FC Bayern had only drawn against VfB Stuttgart for the third time in a row and gave away the lead in injury time.

Bayern are in an unusual situation: third in the table and under pressure.

And that will not be reduced by today's Champions League match against FC Barcelona.

Thomas Müller finds the discussions about Lewandowski "exhausting"

One name is currently following the record champions like an evil spirit: Lewandowski.

You can tell the people of Munich are slowly losing their ability to hear it.

As soon as things don't go so smoothly anymore, they are asked about the ex-striker again and again.

Thomas Müller makes it clear: "It will be a long time before this outstanding goalscorer is a thing of the past here.

It is exhausting for us to have these discussions week after week.”

Despite all the discussions, Thomas Müller is looking forward to the upcoming duel with Lewandowski.

On Monday he spoke of an "extra attraction and a special situation".

After all, until recently he formed a congenial duo with the striker.

Sadio Mané has already "jokingly said that I shouldn't accidentally play the ball to Lewy".

He also appealed to the fans to give Lewandowski a friendly welcome to the Allianz Arena.

Müller hopes for an open game against FC Barcelona

Müller sees positively that a more open game is possible again against FC Barcelona.

In the last three matches, FC Bayern played against teams that "defended well at the back".

Another advantage: The players from the Bayern squad know FC Barcelona's most dangerous weapon inside out.

So Müller already has an idea of ​​how to keep his former colleague in check: "We mustn't bring Lewy into play.

He's dangerous when he gets the ball in and around the penalty area, we have to prevent that."

Thomas Müller also made it clear that the understanding between Lewandowski and himself only developed over time and that they did not play so well coordinated from the start.

Now there would be a new situation: "We don't have one clear centre-forward.

We usually have four offensive players up front, who theoretically can all play in all of these positions.” Müller also sees an advantage in this, after all the opponent cannot clearly identify who the target player is.

For the ailing Bavarians, Tuesday is all about stopping the goal giant Lewandowski and developing new self-confidence.

Müller emphasized the importance of the match for the outcome in Group C. After the 2-0 win at Inter, that would be “a statement and a giant step.

We will go to the limits."