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Five reasons why Bayern Munich can do well in CL this year

By Kiran Thakare

MUNICH, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 05: (BILD ZEITUNG OUT) Robert Lewandowski of FC Bayern Muenchen celebrates after scoring his team's third goal with team mates during the DFB Cup round of sixteen match between FC Bayern Muenchen and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at Allianz Arena on February 5, 2020 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Roland Krivec/DeFodi Images via Getty Images)
MUNICH, GERMANY - FEBRUARY 05: (BILD ZEITUNG OUT) Robert Lewandowski of FC Bayern Muenchen celebrates after scoring his team's third goal with team mates during the DFB Cup round of sixteen match between FC Bayern Muenchen and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at Allianz Arena on February 5, 2020 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by Roland Krivec/DeFodi Images via Getty Images) /
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MUNICH, GERMANY – DECEMBER 11: (BILD ZEITUNG OUT) Thomas Mueller of FC Bayern Muenchen celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Champions League group B match between Bayern Muenchen and Tottenham Hotspur at Allianz Arena on December 11, 2019 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images)
MUNICH, GERMANY – DECEMBER 11: (BILD ZEITUNG OUT) Thomas Mueller of FC Bayern Muenchen celebrates after scoring his team’s second goal during the UEFA Champions League group B match between Bayern Muenchen and Tottenham Hotspur at Allianz Arena on December 11, 2019 in Munich, Germany. (Photo by TF-Images/Getty Images) /

Thomas Muller’s resurgence

At the end of October, there was speculation surrounding Thomas Muller’s future at Bayern. The German forward was reportedly considering a move away from the club in the winter window. Three months later, the situation has completely changed for Muller at Bayern.

Flick has shown great trust in Muller, and the forward has repaid this trust by delivering consistent performances. Muller has been the creative force for Bayern this campaign with 14 assists to his name in the Bundesliga.

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Since the winter break, Muller has also found his mojo back in front of the goal. He has scored three goals in six league games in Ruckrunde.  The German forward is not limiting top performances to the number ten role as he has been equally effective on the right side of the attack.

An in-form Muller is every manager’s dream player as he has the perfect mix of guile and grit. Even when he is not directly contributing to goals, Muller works tirelessly to create space for other forwards through his clever movement. Muller is playing his best football in three years, and his resurgence can help in propelling Die Roten against top European sides.