Thomas Müller Says He’s ‘No Longer Qualified’ for Der Klassiker but Will Watch Bayern From Vancouver

Overview

• Müller told Abendzeitung’s Kilian Kreitmair he has moved on from playing the fixture, saying he is “no longer qualified for the Klassiker.”
• He described himself as a “Bundesliga kid” who will tune in and cross his fingers for Bayern, with the quotes captured by @iMiaSanMia.
• The comments underscore his shift to the Vancouver Whitecaps, which he called his present focus.
• Bavarian Football Works notes Bayern return from the international break with Der Klassiker against Borussia Dortmund.
• The preview highlights Bayern’s dominant run and Dortmund’s solid form, and it tees up a podcast on injuries, a projected XI, and a match prediction.