In an official Bundesliga interview, Bayern Munich legend Thomas Muller not only shared his thoughts on the upcoming game, but also spoke highly of new teammate Harry Kane's finishing ability and candidly discussed the fierce competition for Bayern's attacking positions.
Muller began by expressing his respect for Leverkusen, saying that the matchup between these two teams is always exciting. He specifically mentioned that Leverkusen were able to beat Bayern and win the Bundesliga title last season, which gave them extra motivation. Muller said that Bayern will be preparing for the game with all their might and will be looking to show more firepower on the attacking end.
Talking about his individual performance, Muller said that although his playing time has been limited this season, he still maintains a good mentality and makes the most of every opportunity to play. He admits that Bayern's frontcourt is highly competitive, with a number of excellent attacking players vying for positions, but he believes that this competition can inspire the team to be at its best.
As a veteran on the team, Muller also spoke about his special place on the team. He stated that he always tries to fulfill every role with passion and wants to positively influence the younger players through his actions. He emphasized that helping young players grow and realize their potential is vital to the overall success of the team.
Muller was full of praise when talking about his teammate Kane. He believes that Kane is one of the best strikers in terms of finishing ability and few can match his stats. Muller made special mention of Kane's two-footed shooting ability and precise shot selection, saying that he is always able to put the ball into corners where the goalkeeper cannot save. While Muller did not directly answer whether Kane is the best striker he has ever worked with, he made it clear that in terms of finishing ability, Kane is unrivaled.
In addition, Muller talked about his views on the future. He stated that his contract will end in June 2025 and that for now he is focused on doing the job in front of him and is not too concerned about the future. He confessed that at the tail end of his career, he is enjoying every moment of the moment more and trying to contribute to the team.
