Vincent Kompany lauded the affect of Thomas Muller after the Bayern Munich ahead capped his record-breaking outing with a aim in opposition to Freiburg.
Muller made his 710th look throughout all competitions for Bayern, coming off the bench to overhaul the file for essentially the most outings for the membership, set by goalkeeper Sepp Maier, who retired in 1979.
The Germany veteran marked the milestone in fashion, scoring to seal a 2-0 victory for Bayern after Harry Kane was additionally on the right track with a penalty on Sunday.
Muller made his Bayern debut again in 2008 when Kompany appeared in his last membership look in Germany, earlier than the Belgian boss left Hamburg to hitch Manchester Metropolis.
Their careers have now met as soon as once more, with Kompany transferring to the touchline, and the Bayern head coach is delighted to have reunited with Muller in a weird coincidence.
“Excellent. I witnessed his first recreation. I used to be there with Hamburg on this pitch. 710 video games later, it’s unbelievable,” Kompany mentioned.
“He gave 100% in 710 video games, however not solely within the video games, but in addition in coaching. That’s what makes Thomas so particular.
“There are just a few extra video games that he can nonetheless play and we’re undoubtedly happy that he’s acquired just a few extra in his locker and the truth that he can maintain going like this, it’s so necessary for us.”
