Thomas Muller says Robert Lewandowski underlined why Bayern Munich have refused to sell him with his hat-trick in the DFL-Supercup on Sunday.
The Poland striker scored three times as Niko Kovac's side dispatched Eintracht Frankfurt 5-0 at the Commerzbank-Arena to claim the trophy.
Lewandowski's future has been the subject of intense speculation, with the 29-year-old said to be keen for a new challenge, prompting some to criticise his level of commitment.
Muller thinks his team-mate's display was the perfect response and shows why Bayern have been resolute in their refusal to sell.
"That was a great response from him to the criticism," said Muller.