Ahead of FC Bayern Munich's opening Bundesliga match against Stuttgart, T. Müller gave an exclusive interview to Welt, a German media outlet, where he discussed his expectations for the new season.

What Can the Bundesliga Learn from the World Cup?

That's an interesting question. In terms of playing style, I haven't seen any new trends that Bundesliga coaches need to adopt. However, it's notable that generally, teams are showing less aggression when pressing opponents one-on-one.

FC Bayern Munich Enter the New Season as Defending Champions. Will Your Former Club Win the Title Again Easily?

With V. Kompany in charge, the team will never relax, because he will definitely be demanding. But I don't think any team in the Bundesliga this season will be able to compete with FC Bayern Munich.

Why?

FC Bayern Munich should score close to last season's total of 89 points, and I think it will be difficult for other teams to come close. Bayer Leverkusen managed it once in the 2023-24 season with outstanding performances and several late goals.

They Also Reached 90 Points

But that was an exception. Of course, there are strong big clubs like Borussia Dortmund, RB Leipzig, and Bayer Leverkusen. I also think Stuttgart is very ambitious, but I don't think they will accumulate more than 80 points in a single season. I don't think Bayer Leverkusen will replicate their outstanding performance.

Borussia Dortmund's Management Still Believes They Have a Chance to Win the Title

Borussia Dortmund will be strong, and of course, if FC Bayern Munich don't win it, Borussia Dortmund would want to win the championship. But that won't happen.

Why?

FC Bayern Munich signed two promising young players, Saibari and Nathaniel Brown, at the start of the season, spending significant money (approximately 100 million euros combined), which clearly shows the team is determined to become even stronger.

Do You Think H. Kane Will Suffer a Loss of Form After the World Cup?

I'm confident that the World Cup won't have a lasting impact on him. As long as he maintains his physical condition over the next few years, he can perform well and score goals consistently.

There Are Many New Coaches in the Bundesliga. Which One Do You Think Has the Best Prospects?

I'm excited about Demichelis because I was his teammate at FC Bayern Munich. His current coaching experience at RB Leipzig is thrilling, and I'll follow his progress closely.

Sebastian Hoeneß at Stuttgart has also received significant attention as a potential successor to V. Kompany at FC Bayern Munich. Media has suggested that if V. Kompany leaves, Sebastian Hoeneß could become Bayern Munich's head coach.

I think Sebastian Hoeneß is doing an excellent job managing Stuttgart. He has a clear playing style, and you can see his passion for everything. He's continuously gaining experience and has brought stability to Stuttgart, which has been lacking for years. Stuttgart will remain a formidable competitor for Champions League qualification. However, I have concerns about Eintracht Frankfurt.

Why?

Initially, Krösche discovered genuinely talented players and sold them at high prices. Recently, however, even though the club continues to bring in many talented players, Eintracht Frankfurt's overall performance remains disappointing.

Hütter is already the third head coach within a year. I'm eager to see if Eintracht Frankfurt can return to performing well, given their excellent results in recent years, especially winning the Europa League in 2022. Expectations for them are naturally high.

Schalke 04 Is Back. How Important Is This for the Bundesliga?

I'm delighted that Schalke 04 has returned to the Bundesliga. As a player, stepping onto this stadium's pitch was always a special experience for me. The atmosphere there truly shows how important football is to people in the Ruhr region. I don't expect Schalke 04 to achieve outstanding success. Their main goal is to stay in the Bundesliga.

Like Hamburger SV, This Historic Club with a Large Fan Base Is Doing the Same After Returning to the Top Flight Last Season

You don't want to see clubs like Hamburger SV or Schalke 04, with their large fan bases, absent from the Bundesliga. However, there's something appealing about seeing smaller clubs like Elversberg and Paderborn continuously promoted through hard work and clear philosophy.

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