FC Bayern: Julian Nagelsmann and the first conditions of unease

Now, apart from Leon Goretzka, who returned to team schooling on Friday, and Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting, every person is suit and in shape to enjoy. For Bayern supervisor Julian Nagelsmann, this means he has to make difficult individual selections in both of those assault and defense.

Facing some tough decisions: Julian Nagelsmann.

IMAGO / Ulrich Wagner

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The start off of the period was great. 3 wins, 15: 1 objective. Disk. Also mainly because coach Julian Nagelsmann decided at the start off of his 4-2-2-2 procedure after leaving Robert Lewandowski and has remained real to that so much. Additionally, there have been no actual conversations with the gamers about the setting up XI, as Kingsley Coman was initially suspended and a short while ago Jamal Musiala and Serge Gnabry ended up somewhat hurt. But this is modifying now.

Before the presumed greatest match of the weekend versus Borussia Mönchengladbach (Saturday, 18:30 Stay! On kicker), coach Nagelsmann must reasonable the initially cases of distress. Coman manufactured an spectacular comeback in Bochum and is an integral aspect of the initially eleven Sadio Mané is a star order, as is club legend Thomas Müller. There is even now a spot for a few candidates: Gnabry, Musiala, Leroy Sané. The latter also shone in a guest look at the VfL and supported his ambitions. Gnabry collected scorer points reliably and Musiala was the man of the initial online games.

Jamal reminds me of Lionel Messi.

Lothar Matthäus on Musiala

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Lothar Matthäus said at an occasion organized by betting provider Interwetten on Friday that the 19-calendar year-outdated was his beloved participant and that “if he was in good shape, he would constantly engage in for me”. The 1990 World Cup winner went even further, enthusiastic: “Jamal reminds me of Lionel Messi. He has the likely if he carries on to turn into the best player in the environment.”

When requested about Matthäus’s preliminary eleven assurance, Nagelsmann explained briefly and concisely: “No, he does not.” With the preventive justification: “he is not however 100 percent, he continue to has tiny challenges”. This can make it much easier to characterize a banking posture. On the other hand, the non-promise also applies to the relaxation of the team, explained Nagelsmann, who is spoiled for option not only in attack but also in defense.

Davies returns – spoiled for selection at the heart of the defense

Alphonso Davies, who missed Bochum, is back. The Canadian is prepared to participate in for 90 minutes, as verified by the FCB mentor. What it implies for the central defense “I you should not know particularly still,” mentioned Nagelsmann, “two out of three will play.” Implies: there is however an open up position in the last four. Lucas Hernandez, Dayot Upamecano and Matthijs de Ligt are the contenders. The Dutch newcomer was ready to perform from the start out for the 1st time final week and immediately scored a aim.

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