Why is Thomas Muller so hard to defend? Man Utd legend Rio Ferdinand analyses

Bayern Munich star Thomas Muller has surprised world of football with his performances on field this season, after an unimpressive run of form over past couple of seasons. His performances, particularly in Champions League, have invited appreciation from all quarters. Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand, in particular, heaped praise on Germany international.

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t easy to bully Thomas Muller: Man United legend Rio Ferdinand 

Speaking on BT Sport, Rio Ferdinand shed light on idea of defending against Thomas Muller. former Man United and England defender claimed that it looks easy to bully Muller on field due to his physicality and nature, but that’s t case anymore. Muller doesn’t let an opponent bully him because midfielder doesn’t get involved in any sort of physical play throughout game, he added.

Rio Ferdinand went on to describe Muller as a ‘typical’ German, suggesting that Bavarian focuses on efficiency and intensity in game. Muller was one of top performers in Barcelona’s 8-2 rout in quarter-final of Champions League. Germany international netted a brace in game, taking his tally to four goals in competition.

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Rio Ferdinand praises Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies 

After quarter-final game, Rio Ferdinand also heaped praise on Canadian prodigy Alphonso Davies. youngster humiliated Barcelona defender Nelson Semedo before setting up Joshua Kimmich in second half. Ferdinand advised Semedo to stay away from social media after debacle against Davies. He claimed that Davies' skills against Portuguese defender were uncalled for and embarrassing. 

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Bayern Munich to play PSG in Champions League final 

Amid praise on Thomas Muller and Alphonso Davies, Bayern Munich prepares for final of Champions League against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). game is slated to be played on Sunday (Monday according to IST). Bavarians defeated Lyon in semi-final, with Serge Gnabry and Robert Lewandowski emerging as standout performers for Hans-Dieter Flick. 

Bayern Munich have opportunity to win ir sixth European title in ir decorated history. Bavarians last clinched silverware in 2012-13, defeating domestic rivals Borussia Dortmund. On or hand, PSG look to seal ir first-ever European title, a silverware, that has been missing from trophy cabinet at Parc des Princes. 

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