After FC Bayern München’s fairly uninspiring performance in their 1-1 draw with TSG Hoffenheim, something of a crisis atmosphere has broken out at Säbener Street despite Bayern retaining top spot. Thomas Müller had a great opportunity to grab a winner in the closing stages from Kingsley Coman’s build-up, but luck was not on the world champion’s side. In an interview with DFB.de, the 27-year-old spoke about the missed chances, the atmosphere in the team and the upcoming pair of international matches.

Question: What did you make of the 1-1 draw with Hoffenheim?

Thomas Müller: Obviously we’re not happy. We were probably a bit too relaxed in the early stages of the first half, but we stepped our level up significantly, put on a lot of pressure, especially at the start of the second half, and created a few good chances. Then we started playing an even more attacking game.

Question: Is that why Hoffenheim were able to do more on the counter?

Müller: The game was a bit too hectic, but obviously we wanted to get the win. We had a couple of really good chances right at the end, but Mats [Hummels] hit the post, and then I did as well with that great opportunity. That’s certainly what it felt like anyway.

Question: What happened in that situation?

Müller: It might not have been an open goal, but unfortunately the ball hit the post, and I’m really frustrated. There’s a bit of a monkey on my back at the moment. It doesn’t necessarily mean that you constantly think about these things, but I was in a really bad mood right after the game.

Question: Would you rather have been brought on sooner?