Bayern Munich star Thomas Müller has been a key player for Germany since 2010. Exceptional at the World Cup, yet has still not managed to score a single goal at the European Championships in fifteen appearances. Despite some struggles he has been there for all the highs and lows in the last 14 years.
With declining play time for Bayern Munich, it was unclear what role Julian Nagelsmann would have for the Raumdeuter at Euro 2024. Nagelsmann has now addressed this question and stated Müller’s role is clear.
Nagelsmann on Thomas Müller: “His role is clear, he will get some playing time, even if not always from the start. He introduced Aleks Pavlović [to the DFB staff] which says a lot about him. He’s simply a connecting link. He is who he is, and that’s a good thing.” pic.twitter.com/plXYfuGCYv
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) May 27, 2024
Some playing time is not much promise, as this could simply be 15 minutes across the tournament. It could also mean a substitution appearance in most games. That much is unclear.
Regardless, Müller’s veteran presence on the bench and locker room offers as much as anyone. The German legend has no shortage of experience and will be one of the team’s leaders, despite few minutes. How special it would be for Müller to make a late substitution and win Germany an important game in what is likely his last major international tournament.