In a quick hit style interview with Goal (as captured by @iMiaSanMia), Mathys Tel gave his breakdown on the different “roles” that some of his Bayern Munich teammates have in the locker room and also some other hot topics.
Goal: Funniest person at Bayern?
Tel: “Thomas Müller. He’s a legend. He has a huge amount of experience. He’s willing to help his teammates and give advice whenever he can. He really helped me with my integration and with my movements, my decision-making. He helped me a lot.”
Goal: ‘Scariest’, most aggressive player in training?
Tel: “I’d say Dayot Upamecano.”
Goal: Who gets nutmegged the most in training?
Tel: “It depends but the person I have in mind is Jamal Musiala.”
What does it feel to train and play with Harry Kane?
Tel: “I’ve learned from him to stay calm and keep my cool no matter the situation. I’ve also learned to have cold finishing.”
Goal: Best player you’ve faced in your career so far?
Tel: “I’d say it’s Kylian Mbappé.”
Goal: Best player you’ve played with?
Tel: “Sadio Mané. He’s helped me a lot, last year he pushed me a lot. After training we’d go to the gym to train together. Honestly he was like a big brother to me. He helped me a lot.”
Goal: The GOAT?
Tel: “Cristiano Ronaldo.”
Goal: Players you looked up to growing up?
Tel: “I’d say Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, Thierry Henry and Anelka.”
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