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Report: Bayern Munich criticizes Thomas Muller for lack of work ethic
The 22-year-old has come under scrutiny for his lack of effort on the training pitch in the past few months by the club's staff, according to reports from the German media.
Jan 18, 2012 6:03:00 AM
By Stefan Coerts
Bongarts
The technical staff of Bayern Munich has reportedly criticized Thomas Muller for his lack of effort on the training pitch, with the Germany international being accused of working harder for the national side than for the Bavarians, Sport Bild reports.
The 22-year-old had developed into an important first team member at Bayern in the past few seasons, but he was left out of the match squad for FCB's 3-1 Champions League Group A win over Villarreal back in Nov. 2011.
It was initially thought that the versatile attacker was rested for the encounter, but it has now surfaced that Muller was dropped following a lack of effort in training.
Muller is believed to be unhappy with his situation at Bayern this season, as he has been shuffled from position to position rather than be used in his favorite spot as a central attacking midfielder.
Head coach Jupp Heynckes has often opted for Toni Kroos in the No.10 position, with Muller pushed out to the right or left wing.
The 22-year-old had developed into an important first team member at Bayern in the past few seasons, but he was left out of the match squad for FCB's 3-1 Champions League Group A win over Villarreal back in Nov. 2011.
It was initially thought that the versatile attacker was rested for the encounter, but it has now surfaced that Muller was dropped following a lack of effort in training.
Muller is believed to be unhappy with his situation at Bayern this season, as he has been shuffled from position to position rather than be used in his favorite spot as a central attacking midfielder.
Head coach Jupp Heynckes has often opted for Toni Kroos in the No.10 position, with Muller pushed out to the right or left wing.
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