Thomas Muller's wife Lisa apologises to Niko Kovac over Instagram criticism

Lisa Muller, wife of Bayern Munich and Germany star Thomas, has apologised for an Instagram post criticising Niko Kovac.

Published : Nov 04, 2018 19:33 IST

Thomas Muller and Bayern boss Niko Kovac
Thomas Muller and Bayern boss Niko Kovac
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Thomas Muller and Bayern boss Niko Kovac

Bayern Munich head coach Niko Kovac has accepted an apology from the wife of Thomas Muller after her social media criticism of the coach's treatment of the Germany star.

Lisa Muller hit out at Kovac for leaving her husband on the bench for Saturday's 1-1 Bundesliga draw against Freiburg, in which the champions conceded a late equaliser.

When Kovac prepared to bring on the forward during the second half, Lisa Muller posted on Instagram: "More than 70 minutes until he finally has a brain wave."

READ: Kovac: Bayern angry and sad after Freiburg draw

Although Thomas Muller downplayed his partner's comments when he spoke to the media after the match, Bayern said on Sunday that she visited Kovac to apologise.

"Lisa Muller, the wife of Thomas Muller, went directly after the Bundesliga game against Freiburg in the Allianz Arena to coach Niko and apologised for her Instagram post during the substitution of Thomas Muller. Kovac accepted her apology," Bayern's statement said.

Bayern is second in the league, four points behind leader Borussia Dortmund. Kovac's men are next in action at home to AEK Athens in the Champions League on Wednesday.

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