Sport=TACTICALLY, MULLER AHEAD OF IBRA AND RONALDO

The German did not score at Euro 2016
and has netted only a handful of goals for
Bayern Munich this season but he still has
the backing of his manager
Carlo Ancelotti has coached some of the
world’s best players, including Cristiano
Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic, but the
Bayern Munich manager insists they do not
possess the tactical ability of Thomas
Muller.
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Having only found the net four times this
season for the Bundesliga champions, the
German attacker has been on the receiving
end of widespread criticism.
His lack of prowess in front of goal stands
in stark contrast to that of Ronaldo and
Ibrahimovic who have scored 37 times
between them already this season.
However, Ancelotti believes Muller’s
tactical awareness and use of space is
unique and believes these qualities will
ensure the frontman returns to form soon.
“I did not see a striker with tactical quality
like Muller,” Ancelotti told ESPN .
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"I'm not worried about him. He is mentally
very strong, a winner who is never
depressed. He thinks positively and has
confidence in what he does. "
Ancelotti has used Muller in a number of
roles, including as a wide forward, and the
Italian said the Germany international's
versatility is key.
“We expect a striker to have the best
athletics, technique and creativity,” he said.
“These are not the strengths of him, but he
is tactically excellent, can play any
position.
“The press says, 'He is not a
striker!' Really? I'm not an idiot! I know he
is not a storm type like Robben or
Costa. And I will not ask him to imitate
them either. "