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The result crisis was shot away against Leverkusen, but Corona caused the next setback. Read the press conference with Julian Nagelsmann and Dayot Upamecano.
- FC Bayern meets Viktoria Pilsen on the third day of the Champions League on Tuesday.
- Coach Julian Nagelsmann answered questions from journalists at the press conference
- Kingsley Coman before comeback? Julian Nagelsmann explains the current status
2:37 p.m.: Nagelsmann left the stage – that’s it from the press conference for the Pilsen game.
2:33 p.m.: Nagelsmann about Gravenberch: “He should have been able to train. I have given clearance to do the competition replacement training and to do runs. You have to watch out for young players like him or Mathys Tel. It’s also possible that it will start tomorrow. Like everyone else, he has my trust. It’s important that he knows which screws to turn, and he knows that too. Bring a little patience. This is Bayern Munich, one of the biggest clubs in Europe. I’m the last one not to field the best players. It is possible that he will play with Goretzka tomorrow, even if both are rather eighth.”
2:32 p.m.: Nagelsmann on a possible break for Davies: “That would be the ninth or tenth game from the start. He’s young, he can do it. Nevertheless, you always have to weigh up. I still haven’t made a 100% decision on whether he or Stanisic will play.”
Julian Nagelsmann: Gnabry for Müller? “I have not decided yet”
2:31 p.m.: Nagelsmann on the rotation against Pilsen and Goretzka: “Goretzka is in a good mood after the injury and the corona infection. He’s good at it. I expect him to bring his leadership qualities to the pitch. We’ll have to see if he then replaces Josh in the more defensive position, or plays more as an eighth. I’m more inclined towards the second variant, because he can also use his header strength and his qualities in the box.” Whether and how much he rotates – “you’ll see that tomorrow.” He won’t replace seven players.
2:29 p.m.: Nagelsmann about Müller’s failure tz.de: “I haven’t made my final decision yet. Serge Gnabry has a very good gift, he’s a good option. He shouldn’t worry too much. I’ve known him for a long time and have always placed a lot of trust in him. We have a good connection to each other. He should just play freely from the soul.”
2:27 p.m.: Nagelsmann about Pilsen: “One or the other is a decent edge. I hope we analyzed the opponent correctly. They have a lot of good, physically strong players on the pitch who are good at shielding the ball. We have to watch out for the second balls.”
2:26 p.m.: Nagelsmann on Dortmund and Pilsen: “We’re still in the situation of having to score points. Winning the Champions League game would be important. We’re under even more pressure in the Bundesliga. Tomorrow I’m expecting a very good, very motivated performance, a top performance. I expect a deep defense from Pilsen, like they do in the league. I watched three games, they have two good target players. These high balls are sometimes difficult to defend.”
“Kimmich and Müller scratch their hooves”
2:20 p.m.: Nagelsmann about Corona in general: “The incidence is around 800. We have made the players aware. There was no more Oktoberfest visit in tents after our official visit. A professional athlete is still a human being off the pitch. When I meet people in the supermarket, people always ask in amazement: ‘What, you’re shopping?!’” Yes, he shops too, and players also have a life outside of football.
Coman comeback already in sight? Nagelsmann explains the current status
2:15 p.m.: Nagelsmann about Coman, Kimmich and Müller: “King is fine. He trained individually and had maximum exertion. He’s not an option for tomorrow, but a squad option for Dortmund, although not from the start. He feels good, he hasn’t felt anything anymore. He’s an extremely important player. It would be good if he’s back. Kimmich and Müller are both asymptomatic. You are both fine. They both paw their hooves. They would also like to exercise. If Friday’s tests look good, they’re an option for Dortmund. Whether from the beginning or not, you’ll have to see. At some point the immune system should be good enough to intercept enough.”
2:20 p.m.: Nagelsmann is here.
2:15 p.m.: Nagelsmann takes his time, the reporters are still waiting for the coach.
2:09 p.m.: That’s it from the PK with Upamecano. Next comes coach Nagelsmann on stage.
2:06 p.m.: Upamecano on the failures and Corona: “You should take as few risks as possible. You should wear the mask as often as possible. You have to take care of your health. I hope Müller and Kimmich recover quickly, we need these big players. I hope they come back as soon as possible.”
2:05 p.m.: Upamecano on the national team and the World Cup: “I always try to do my best, whether it’s with the club or the national team. Of course I want to be at the World Cup. At the end of the day, it’s the coach [von Frankreichs Nationalmannschaft]who decides whether I’ll be there or not.”
Upamecano: “It will be difficult in Dortmund”
2:04 p.m.: Upamecano to a question from tz.dewhether he prefers to play with de Ligt or Hernandez: “I like playing with de Ligt and Hernandez. De Ligt exudes a lot of confidence. It’s a pleasure for me to play with both of them. We try to keep a clean sheet in every game. I feel very comfortable in this defense.”
2:02 p.m.: Upamecano on Pilsen and Dortmund: “We want to win every game. It will be difficult in Dortmund.”
2:02 p.m.: Upamecano on his strong season: “My season is going very well. Last season was difficult. I trained well on vacation. I feel very comfortable in the team now. This is also evident on the pitch.”
2 p.m.: Die PK startet mit Dayot Upamecano.
1:57 p.m.: It’s about to start! The press conference with Julian Nagelsmann and Upamecano will start shortly.
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Corona shock, but Coman back: press conference on FC Bayern’s game against Viktoria Pilsen
Munich – Highs and lows have alternated rapidly at FC Bayern Munich in the past few days. The deep earnings crisis was banished to the history books with the furious 4-0 win over Bayer 04 Leverkusen, but then came the bitter news that two regular players had contracted corona: Thomas Müller and Joshua Kimmich. Recently there was therefore training with a core squad and even the urgent request to stay away from the Wiesn. On Monday it was announced that at least one of the missing is training with the team again. Kingsley Coman is back.
Whether the Frenchman is ready for action again in the Champions League match against Pilsen and how the coach intends to compensate for the absences of Müller and Kimmich – Julian Nagelsmann will comment on this at the press conference before the game. Start is at 2 p.m. In addition to the coach, defender Dayot Upamecano is also on the podium, who recently showed good performances and even received special praise from Nagelsmann after the Leverkusen match. We accompany the PK live here in the ticker. (cg)
