Thomas Muller was seemingly on his way out of Bayern Munich before Hansi Flick was appointed the manager. The German striker revived his career under Flick and restored his status as the heart of the footballing Machine.
Fall out with Nico Kovac
Kovac did not trust Muller according to him, and their relationship deteriorated. Muller’s form and confidence were at an all-time low under Kovac, and it seemed like he had a hand in the removal of Kovac through his influence. Influence that was questioned by the media and fans, but Muller proved exactly why he holds such high authority at Bayern under Flick.
Hansi Flick and his trust
Hansi Flick instilled his trust in Thomas Muller and restored his confidence, as the German attacker said. ‘You have a different feeling on the pitch when you feel trust,’ he told the Suddeutsche Zeitung. ‘You don’t overdo it, and you don’t start doing stupid things or trying too hard.
Flick’s policy of freedom in attack
Hansi Flick recognized players like Muller ‘der Raumdeuter’ need space to thrive and positioned him perfectly on the pitch. It turned things around for Muller, who had a goal contribution in almost every match under Flick, which made him the heart of Bayern once again.
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