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Thomas Müller on Riquelme influence

Thomas Müller breaks down how he studied great players to understand their strengths without trying to copy everything they did. He points specifically to Juan Román Riquelme, noting that the Argentine legend's passing ability and body orientation in specific situations were key influences on his own game. The Bayern Munich star makes a sharp distinction between trainable skills like footedness and those intangible qualities that simply cannot be imitated. While technical aspects can be practiced, there are certain elements of a player's unique style that remain uncopyable regardless of effort.

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Thomas Müller on Riquelme influence

Thomas Müller breaks down how he studied great players to understand their strengths without trying to copy everything they did. He points specifically to Juan Román Riquelme, noting that the Argentine legend's passing ability and body orientation in specific situations were key influences on his own game. The Bayern Munich star makes a sharp distinction between trainable skills like footedness and those intangible qualities that simply cannot be imitated. While technical aspects can be practiced, there are certain elements of a player's unique style that remain uncopyable regardless of effort.

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