By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Niklas Süle: There are no certain starters at Bayern

Niklas Süle says there should be no certain starters at Bayern München.
Niklas Süle.
Niklas Süle.Photo: Granada, CC-by-SA 4.0
Niklas Süle featured in nearly every game for Bayern München during the 2018/19 season and was given a big pat on the shoulder when his coach, Niko Kovac, said in January that the 23-year-old is considered his first-choice centre-back.

Nevertheless, the German international makes it clear he won't rest on his laurels, because he feels no player should feel certain to start at a club like Bayern.

"That was a nice sign for me and a vote of confidence from the coach. Especially in regard to the decisive games. That gives confidence. This year, I also had bad games where I made two or three mistakes. But in general, I was very satisfied with my consistency during the season - and even more with winning the double. Still, I'm struggling with the term 'certain starter'," Süle told Sport1 and added:

"There are no certain starters at Bayern. Other big clubs don't always have the same eleven players on the pitch either. That's why I like the fact that I played so many games again even more. But I think I deserved that."

Süle made 42 appearances for Bayern through the 2018/19 campaign.

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