Bayern Munich manager Carlo Ancelotti has heaped praise on forward Thomas Muller, after the German champions came from behind to beat Mainz 3-1 on Friday evening.
Having trailed to Jhon Cordoba's early strike, the Bavarians hit-back to pick up three important points thanks to Arjen Robben's goal and a brace from Robert Lewandowski.
The win puts Bayern back at the top of the Bundesliga, althoughsurprise package RB Liepzig, can return to the summit if they get at least a point against Schalke on Saturday.
Despite not scoring in the victory over Mainz, Thomas Muller was singled out by his manager for an excellent display after the game.
Ancelotti told reporters (as quoted byFour Four Two):"Muller played well. I've always said he's a very intelligent player, who can play in any number of number of positions up front.
"Muller changed his position, but I am happy with all the forwards, in the first half, they showed good combinations together.
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The Italian then went on to admit the victory was important for Bayern, who have had an indifferent start to the season compared to their usual high standards.
Ancelotti continued:"It was a difficult game, but it's a good result. It was important to win here, we played against a difficult team and it's always hard to win in Mainz.
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"It was a tough game, but we've got a good result out of it, and that was really important for us.
"We did well going forward in the first half, then Mainz upped the pressure in the second half and it got more difficult."