Nagelsmann reveals: Bayern star lost too much weight – "Had to see what's going on"
Created: 08/27/2022, 04:52
By: Marius Epp
Julian Nagelsmann answered journalists' questions before the top Bundesliga game against Borussia Mönchengladbach.
The PK in the ticker for reading.
FC Bayern: Press conference with Julian Nagelsmann |
Friday, 12 p.m
Nagelsmann
: "Murder group" in the CL: Bayern coach talks about the draw and the reunion with
Robert Lewandowski
Nagelsmann announces
Davies
' return: A central defender has to give way for the Canadian
Bayern star
Mazraoui
lost too much weight: Nagelsmann talks about the reasons – "We had to see what's going on"
12:33 p.m .: The press conference is over.
12:32 p.m .:
Nagelsmann comments on striker Joshua Zirkzee, who is about to jump: “I had a very long conversation with him, where I showed him that leaving Lewy could also be an opportunity for him.
He does certain things outstandingly, has great talent.
He could achieve anything with his parade body.
In certain situations he simply has to go one step further.
He has everything you need to be a top striker.
A little more punch in his actions and he becomes a very good striker.
We'll see what the future brings, I haven't heard from Brazzo's office yet.
He sat with in-ear headphones the whole training session, maybe he was on the phone.
I'm going upstairs right now, I hope the espresso machine has warmed up, then I'll eat 15 biscuits and leave."
12.30 p.m .:
Is Gladbach the feared opponent of FC Bayern?
"Basically, we're not afraid of any opponent, not even Gladbach."
Nagelsmann reveals: No more than two basic tactical orders at FC Bayern
12:29 p.m .:
Nagelsmann reveals: “We have two basic orders that we have committed ourselves to.
We will also go through the season with them.
In the end, the players have to know the processes.”
12:28 p.m .:
Is Lewandowski booed in Munich?
"I think there will be applause.
I never like it when someone gets whistled at.
I don't give a damn what happened, the only thing that counts for me is that he's gone.
With his goals, he deserved to be celebrated by the Bayern fans.”
12.25 p.m .:
Nagelsmann on Upamecano: “He has two top competitors in the position that do not allow him to take a step back.
He often thinks about his mistakes, is very self-critical.
He's doing very, very well.
He's aggressive, has speed.
If he keeps playing like this, I hope he's also a candidate for the French national team."
Nagelsmann announces Davies return: A central defender has to give way for him
12:24 p.m .:
Alphonso Davies is ready for action again.
What does that mean for centre-backs?
"Two out of three will play," smiles Nagelsmann.
A player from the trio of Dayot Upamecano, Lucas Hernandez and Matthijs de Ligt will have to give way.
Julian Nagelsmann speaks before the Bundesliga match against Borussia Mönchengladbach.
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12:21 p.m .:
Nagelsmann on the CL group: “It is certainly the most demanding group in the group phase.
I've already shot my film in my head, how it should run.
But I won't say that now.
I think we can prevail.”
12.20 p.m .:
Nagelsmann on the encounter with Robert Lewandowski and FC Barcelona: “I actually expected it.
It's been a little bit 'Murphy's Law'.”
12:17 p.m .:
The coach talks about rotation: “We want to keep the mood positive and show the players through rotation: You can play well, even when you’re outside.
But we also want to bring in stability.
We have only minimally changed our system in the games.
We will shorten the opponent preparation.
The fixture list is a challenging task for all of us.”
Nagelsmann: "Murder group" in the CL: Coach talks about the draw
12.15 p.m .:
The coach speaks of a “murder group” in the Champions League: “Now we don’t have to be accused of being lucky, now we have to perform.
We look forward to it.”
12:13 p.m .:
Nagelsmann is looking forward to the English weeks: “Games are the icing on the cake.
However, training is not entirely unimportant.
When you play internationally, you hardly have time to train.
I don't know if that's quite effective," he criticizes the number and frequency of the games.
12:11 p.m .:
Nagelsmann does not announce any new failures.
“Choupo
(Moting, d. Red)
and Leon
(Goretzka, d. Red)
are training again, but are not yet an option for tomorrow.
The physios are happy that we have few injuries.
With the exception of the two, we have every opportunity tomorrow.”
Bouna Sarr stays: Nagelsmann sees him in a different position
12:09 p.m .:
Is Bouna Sarr staying?
"As of now, I assume he'll stay.
I see him less as a right-back and more up front in midfield.
He has a very good speed dribbling and takes a lot of risks in the actions.
He will also be in the squad tomorrow,” Nagelsmann replies.
Bayern star Mazraoui lost too much weight: "We had to see what was going on"
12:06 p.m .:
How far away is Noussair Mazraoui from the first eleven?
"In the last few weeks he's gotten closer, before that there was a classic newcomer who still needed a bit of time.
He's a very good footballer, courageous in possession.
He still has to get used to the pace in the Bundesliga.
At the beginning he lost a bit of weight, so we had to see what was going on.
It was the new city, the new chef.
There is also a religious background.
When you're losing that much weight, it just takes a little bit to get in.
Now he's fully there.
The small problem is that Benji
(Pavard, ed.)
is doing it very well.” In the long run, Mazraoui will get a lot of games, according to Nagelsmann.
12.05 p.m .:
The favorites in the Bundesliga are weakening.
"It's a top game if you look at the situation in the table.
Gladbach got off to a good start, but haven't played their opponents against the wall.
They have a lot of possession.
Possession doesn't score goals, but you don't get one with possession.
We have very good self-confidence.
I'm very happy with the team, there's a lot of tension in it.
What pleases me the most is that there is good energy in the team.
When we have that energy, we're hard to beat."
12:01 p.m .:
Jamal Musiala reminds Lothar Matthäus of Lionel Messi.
"He doesn't have the starting eleven guarantee.
Lothar's comparison will honor him.
But he's not quite at 100 percent yet.
We have to see how it is tomorrow.
I'm spoiled for choice tomorrow.
It's not easy for me to select the eleven for tomorrow," says Nagelsmann.
12 o'clock: The PK begins.
Update from August 26, 11:45 a.m .:
Bayern-PK will start in a quarter of an hour.
Who does Nagelsmann rely on against Gladbach, when does Leon Goretzka come back?
There are enough questions, answers soon too.
Keep going!
First report from August 26:
Munich – For the moment, the somewhat older football fan feels reminded of the past: FC Bayern leads the table, the foals from Mönchengladbach lurk close behind.
The two teams meet on Saturday.
Although only three games have been played, the word top game is still not wrong.
Both teams are in good early form.
FC Bayern: press conference with Nagelsmann before Gladbach game
While Borussia missed international business for the second time in a row, Bayern looked forward to the draw for the Champions League group stage on Thursday.
The opponents: FC Barcelona, Inter Milan and Viktoria Pilsen.
A "crunchy group", as Hasan Salihamidzic said.
How does Julian Nagelsmann rate the lots?
We will accompany the Bayern press conference on Friday from 12 p.m. in the live ticker.
(epp)