Despite the major sporting crisis and four Bundesliga games in a row without a win, Julian Nagelsmann “doesn’t want to change everything”. The FC Bayern coach revealed the extent to which he questioned his team’s recent performances.
“I always question myself, every day. But I had no thoughts of retiring now, I just don’t feel like not winning the games,” said Nagelsmann on Thursday. He used the international break to study nine of his team’s games in detail. In particular, situations in the last third and the exploitation of great opportunities came into focus.
“We discussed that with the team. We didn’t have much time, but we have a world-class squad. That’s why we sometimes have to get by with less training,” said the 35-year-old at the media round. Nagelsmann explained that he only seeks advice when he no longer has any idea how FC Bayern creates chances or how to build up the game.
Football does not define Nagelsmann’s happiness in life
Despite everything, the last few weeks have not left him cold. Nevertheless, the football teacher noted that he was not solely responsible for the current crisis. “Everyone has to feel a personal responsibility, but there are other reasons for the situation we are in right now,” he clarified.
Football is “an important part” of his life, “but does not define my complete happiness in life,” explained Nagelsmann. In this respect he “slept the same as in the weeks before”.
The coach expects “a top game against Bayer Leverkusen, even if the table says something different. Leverkusen have a difficult sporting situation, but they have a good squad and have a footballing approach, outstanding individual players and a very good coach.”
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+++ That’s it +++
All questions have been answered, Julian Nagelsmann says goodbye.
+++ Is Union Berlin a champion candidate? +++
“I don’t have the capacity to think about other clubs right now. I’m happy for Urs because he’s doing a good job and I’m happy for Union because they’re a friendly club. Nevertheless, we want to be in front of them on Pay Day stand.”
+++ Does Nagelsmann get tips? +++
“I watched nine games, which also takes a bit of time. I then crystallized four points and then tried to convey that to the team. If I no longer have any idea how we should open the game, I need a tip. “
+++ How does Nagelsmann question himself? +++
“I question myself every day, that’s completely normal. Of course I wasn’t in a good mood after the Augsburg game. Sometimes you do things well. I write all that down on a piece of paper or say it on my cell phone. I didn’t want to now Quit my job. If I feel like we’re not winning, then I think about how I can change that.”
+++ Is Nagelsmann sleeping worse? +++
“I take any criticism that is brought to my heart to heart. The last two weeks have not left me cold, that’s very clear. Everyone has to feel personal responsibility, but there are other reasons for the situation in which we are right now. I’m a tidy person and I’m not responsible for everything. I sleep the same as the weeks before. Football is an important part of my life, but it doesn’t define my complete happiness in life.”
+++ What distinguishes a good double six? +++
“A good match. Both have to communicate well and have a good remaining defense. We have four players to choose from, all four can do well.”
+++ Nagelsmann expects this from Bayer +++
“I expect that we invest the potential. We still have a few things up our sleeve that we haven’t even shown yet. I always say courage is the anagram of luck. It’s also clear that we’d rather be top of the table today than tomorrow. Important is that we’re up front on “Pay Day”. Leverkusen have a difficult sporting situation, but they have a good squad and approach to football, outstanding individual players and a very good coach. It’s a top game, even if the table says otherwise. “
+++ Why does FC Bayern show two faces?
“I don’t think we show two faces. We can also lose against Barcelona. We took our first chance there, it was the same at the beginning against Leipzig and Frankfurt. Such a can opener gives us more opportunities. I found the For example, the game against Inter was weaker than the one against Gladbach. The result simply makes a big difference.”
+++ What does FC Bayern have to work on? +++
“We don’t have to change everything. We’ve had 93 shots on goal in the last four games. We haven’t had any major problems, we just didn’t take our chances and especially big chances. We didn’t have much time now, but we have a world-class squad. That’s why we have to we can get by with less training.”
+++ What is behind the Kimmich criticism? +++
“Everyone is allowed to express their opinion, we have to be able to put up with it. Josh is an extremely important and hard-working player. He enjoys complete trust, you can see that in his playing times. He knows what we ask of him. You can always voice criticism, it it’s all about the form in which you announce it.”
+++ Nagelsmann about Mané +++
“He has to implement the plan we have with us. We have to put him in the right position. The player has to implement the instructions. Then he will quickly find top form.”
+++ The stand at Coman +++
“With Kingsley Coman we have to see when it makes sense to integrate him into training. We have to see that he is 100 percent fit again. Maybe it will be enough against Dortmund.”
+++ Who and what did Nagelsmann question? +++
“It’s always important to take the right steps. Some substantive things got around, but they were clear beforehand. We discussed that with the team today because everyone is back for the first time today. I’m confident that we’ll see each other tomorrow make a good game. Being able to solve situations better in the last thirds is an important factor. I’ve also talked to a lot of former colleagues and broadened my horizons.”
+++ It’s about to start +++
We’ll be expecting Julian Nagelsmann in the press room in a few minutes. Soon it will start!
+++ Crisis clubs FC Bayern and Leverkusen +++
Sadness instead of a folk festival atmosphere: FC Bayern is in a real crisis during the weeks of the Oktoberfest. Four Bundesliga games in a row without a win means they are only fifth in the table, five points behind the surprising leaders Union Berlin.
The hoped-for turnaround should be brought about against Bayer Leverkusen. The Werkself had a particularly poor start to the season and after seven matchdays they are only just above the relegation zone.
+++ Bayern bosses strengthen Nagelsmann +++
At the Munich Oktoberfest, the Bayern bosses around board member Oliver Kahn and sports director Hasan Salihamidzic sat together with coach Nagelsmann to discuss coping strategies. According to “Bild”, the result of the exchange was that “the team, the players” are largely to blame for the downturn.
In this respect, those responsible would have “reinforced their coach’s back”, concluded the “Bild”. A Nagelsmann dismissal this weekend seems unlikely regardless of the result against Leverkusen. In the event of another defeat, the pressure would continue to increase.
