Has Vincent Kompany disrespects Thomas Müller? This is the question that agitates Germany after the Bayern Munich match in the Champions League against Celtic (1-1). The scene surprised: Müller, icon of the Bavarian club, came into play … for only a few seconds. A choice that deeply shocked Lothar Matthäus.
Matthäus furious: “For Muller, it's humiliating”
The former legend of German football did not mince words on Sky Sport :: “It was humiliating. It saddened me and I had trouble for him. Thomas Müller does not have to undergo this. It is one of the biggest players in history. »» For Matthäus, bringing Müller into the last second made no sense, except to offer him a symbolic appearance in the Champions League.
Matthäus does not understand this choice of the Belgian coach: “What to do?” So that he has an extra statistic? He is not worthy of a player of his status. A coach must have more consideration for a legend like him. »»
The 1990 world champion believes that Müller would have deserved a completely different treatment. If Bayern no longer relies on him, then he should know it clearly. “If he has no more role to play, he must think about doing something else. »»
What future for Müller?
This moment could be one more sign that the Müller era is coming to an end in Bayern. At 35, its playing time is gradually reduced, and this express replacement only reinforces doubt about its future.
Will the Bavarian legend, faithful to the club since its beginnings, accept a role of figurative? Or could it consider a departure for a last challenge elsewhere? One thing is certain, for Matthäus, Müller deserves better than a few anecdotal seconds on the ground.
