Kompany Backs Müller to Continue Winning ways in MLS Final
MUNICH, GERMANY – Vincent Kompany, head coach of FC Bayern munich, expressed strong support for club legend Thomas Müller ahead of Saturday’s MLS Cup final between the Vancouver Whitecaps and Inter Miami (8:30 p.m. kickoff, live on sport.de). Kompany believes Müller’s impact has been instrumental in the Whitecaps’ unexpected championship run,stating,”We wish him a win - all of Munich will be for Vancouver. You still have the feeling that Thomas is still with us. We followed everything.”
Müller, 36, embarked on a new chapter in North America this summer after leaving bayern, quickly becoming a key player for Vancouver. In eleven MLS appearances,the veteran has tallied an impressive eight goals and three assists,propelling the Whitecaps to the final in his debut season.
Kompany emphasized Müller’s consistent success, saying, “It’s typical for Thomas that he chooses a club and then gets straight to the final. it’s not luck, it just happens to Thomas.”
The final also sets the stage for a highly anticipated clash between Müller and Lionel Messi, marking thier ninth career meeting. Remarkably, Müller boasts a strong record against the Argentine superstar, having won seven of their previous eight encounters.
Despite recent struggles with “aches and pains,” Müller remains optimistic.”Of course the media looks a lot at Messi and Müller, but it’s about two teams with a very attractive style of play.It’s a perfect final. I’m very grateful that I can be part of it,” he said. He added with characteristic enthusiasm, “We want to get the really big thing. Right now the final is the most critically important game in my life for me. That’s a good headline, right? Boom!”
