Nagelsmann reacts to Pavard's statements: "It's normal for a player to think about a change"

Created: 2022-11-12 05:06

By: Antonio Jose Riether

Julian Nagelsmann and his Bavarians want to continue the current run at Schalke.

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At the end of the year, FC Bayern will play last-placed FC Schalke 04.

Head coach Julian Nagelsmann gave an insight into his team at the press conference on Friday.

• FC Bayern: Julian Nagelsmann gave the last match day press conference of the year on Friday.

• In the away game at Schalke, Bayern coach Nagelsmann will probably rotate again.

• The head coach reacted to Benjamin Pavard's change statements.

• This ticker is continuously updated.

Update, 12:17 p.m .:

Nagelsmann has the final word, thanking the press representatives – and handing out another one.

“Thanks are a bit smaller this year than last year because it was more strenuous to work with you during this half-year.

You also left your footsteps in the tough earnings crisis," says the coach with a wink.

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Update, 12:15 p.m .:

How does Nagelsmann see the opponent?

“The last two games have been good.

They are very aggressive on the second ball, just like Thomas (Reis, note) played at Bochum.

They also played well against Bremen (Werder won 2-1, NB) and are now on the upswing at the wrong time from our point of view.

I'm looking forward to playing at Schalke again, with the beautiful stadium and the good atmosphere."

Update, 12:13 p.m .:

Nagelsmann summarizes the development of the 17-year-old youngster Mathys Tel.

"I'll discuss the details with him, he still has potential for development.

He still has things to learn, but that's normal at his age.

He's got a little more playing time than at his previous club and that's exceptional as we have a well-stocked squad in those positions.

He does it well and listens well, but he still has things that he needs to adjust.”

Update, 12:11 p.m .:

“Of course the psychological situation is not easy, but that’s the case for many teams, even if we have more national players than Schalke,” says Nagelsmann, referring to his players’ thoughts before the World Cup.

"Keeping the focus and greed up in the Bundesliga also helps for the World Cup."

Update, 12:08 p.m .:

Now the head coach is asked about his feelings about the World Cup break.

“It was a turbulent half year, probably one of the most turbulent in my professional life so far.

It was intense that we're top of the table again and have a lead, it's good.

We did a good job in the three competitions, not perfect, but very good".

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Update, 12:06 p.m .:

Now it’s about Benjamin Pavard’s recent change statements.

"I only heard that.

It's relatively normal for a player with the contractual situation to keep thinking about changing clubs.

It's not the first time, it's not overly dramatic."

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Update, 12:04 p.m .:

Immediately it’s about the staff.

"Sadio is out, Thomas is out," the coach keeps close to Mané and Müller.

"Matthijs (de Ligt, note) has been training, he no longer has any problems.

He will fly with us and be able to play, we are glad that we have him back and that his injury has healed.” Alphonso Davies is also absent, according to the head coach he is currently in rehab in Munich to prepare for the World Cup to prepare.

Update, 12:01 p.m .:

The press conference begins with a slight delay!

Update, 11:54 a.m .:

Bayern newcomer Matthijs de Ligt recently reported fit again after stretching the inner ligament in his knee.

He could celebrate his comeback at Schalke and gain some match practice with a view to the World Cup.

So far, de Ligt has been one of the problem children in the squad and often has to give way to his competitors, in recent weeks his injury has thrown him off track again.

Will Nagelsmann set it up?

The head coach could already answer that at noon.

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Update, 11.30 a.m .:

Julian Nagelsmann could possibly also be asked about his defender Benjamin Pavard at the last game day PK of this year.

The Frenchman recently opened up about a move in the future, saying he's

not averse to discovering a new project".

The appointment starts in about half an hour.

Update from November 11, 10:55 a.m .:

The match day press conference with Julian Nagelsmann will take place for the last time this year in just over an hour.

The head coach of FC Bayern will describe his personnel situation and possibly also give an insight into his starting eleven on Saturday evening.

Does it rotate or does it spare one or the other world championship driver?

From 12 p.m. the trainer will provide answers to these questions.

First report from November 11th:

Munich – Behind Julian Nagelsmann and his Bayern are fairytale weeks.

Since the 1-0 defeat in mid-September, Munich have been unbeaten in twelve consecutive games.

The record champions made it through to the round of 16 in the Champions League and regained the lead in the Bundesliga.

Now the sporting year should also end successfully, ideally with a win at Schalke.

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The conditions before the two traditional Bundesliga teams meet could not be more different.

There are 22 points between the leaders and promoted Schalke, who are in last place with just nine points.

While Bayern have a run, S04 was only able to stop the negative series of seven Bundesliga defeats in a row with a three-pointer against Mainz during the week.

Julian Nagelsmann, who is on the bench for the first time as Bayern coach against Gelsenkirchen, will probably change his team again before the unequal duel.

The 35-year-old could take it easy on his World Cup drivers against the bottom of the table, seven of his German national players are in Hansi Flick's squad.

The coach confirmed that Thomas Müller was out in the last round of press before the 6-1 win over Werder Bremen.

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Nagelsmann is expected to comment on the nomination of his predecessor Flick on Friday afternoon.

His other World Cup drivers, such as the four-man France faction or the ailing Senegal star Sadio Mané, could also become a topic at the press conference.

Nagelsmann could give the players from the second and third rows in particular minutes given the special circumstances.

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Nagelsmann's team is expected to win against Schalke, but he will inevitably have to rely on one or the other top performer.

In any case, Hansi Flick and the other national coaches are hoping for protection, and each of them would probably be happy to do without short-term follow-up nominations.