BERLIN, Sept. 12 -- Bayern Munich striker Thomas Muller has underlined his club's ambitions to win the 2018/2019 Champions League.

The Bavaria-born 28-year-old said Germany's disappointing performance at the World Cup and Bayern's unfortunate elimination in the Champions League against Real Madrid last season has helped to "free up additional energy".

Muller said that the anger he and his teammates now feel serves as motivation to perform better. "We all know how close we came. We could have won the Champions League last season," the German international said.

This season, Bayern will not only rely on their high-quality squad, but also the team's faith to go back to the very top, with a young, ambitious and determined new coach in Niko Kovac.

Muller added that the 2018 German champions are stronger than ever and looking forward to their games against Benfica, Ajax and AEK Athens in Group E of this season's Champions League.

The German says his successful start to this season with Bayern indicates that he is in good shape despite an energy-sapping World Cup. The Bayern striker has scored two goals in two Bundesliga games and is keen to show he is still among the best in the world.

Muller added that it was vital to have a good start to the season, calling Bayern's good start an ominous sign for their European opponents.

Despite scoring 38 goals in 93 games for Germany, Muller is still trying to find his ideal position in the national team. "My job profile tells you all about my positive skills and my weaknesses. It shows I am more successful when I act behind the front row of the strikers."

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