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Kimmich announcement to Nagelsmann: "That's complete nonsense"
Created: 2022-11-12, 22:06
By: Florian Schimak
FC Bayern was a guest at FC Schalke 04 at the end of the year.
In the run-up there was some explosive news from Munich.
The voices of the game.
Munich/Gelsenkirchen – In FC Bayern’s last game in 2022, Julian Nagelsmann’s troops faced FC Schalke 04. The promoted team recently got back on track after a weak start to the season.
But there was nothing to be gained against Munich.
In the run-up to the game, there were two new personnel changes at FCB.
The contracts of Josip Stanisic and Sven Ulreich were extended.
What will happen to goalscorer Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting's contract?
On the fringes of the game at Schalke, there was nothing to report in this regard.
Hasan Salihamidzic spoke again after the strong first half of the season.
We summarize the voices from the Veltins Arena and on Sky for you.
Julian Nagelsmann (FC Bayern coach) after the game in the mixed zone about...
... the first half of the season:
"We played a better first half of the season than last season.
But then we played a weak second half of the season, so that shouldn't happen to us.
But we play very ripped off, we've come a long way and we're bringing games like today's against Schalke home.
Everything is only possible if the performance continues like this.”
... Joshua Kimmich and his aversion to the right-back position:
"That's not true!
I spoke to him again this morning and he said, tell the journalists, that's complete nonsense.
Football is a team sport, if one player is absent, another has to help out.
I also prefer to see him on the six, but he doesn't care.
That's what all journalists say.
He also plays left front or right back.
Of course he has a favorite position.”
... Musiala and whether he was the player of the first half of the season:
"He is an important building block.
Defensively he has increased extremely.
Only an injury can really stop him, otherwise he will perform like that at the World Cup.”
... possible winter transfers:
"I'm a friend of always keeping your eyes and ears open.
But I don't see any player now who would make us better now."
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Joshua Kimmich played right-back against FC Schalke.
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Julian Nagelsmann (FC Bayern coach) after the game over...
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.. his words to Musiala:
"It would be the words I chose before the game.
He improved a lot and played an outstanding first half of the season.
I hope he can play a great World Cup and then the second half of the season as well.”
... the youngster's skills:
"Musiala is often lucky with the ball, he's just extremely quick with his legs, he's extremely talented."
… his hope after the World Cup:
“With the hope that things will continue like this after Christmas.
Then everything is possible. A break is also good now to tackle a few things again.”
... the World Cup and which games he is watching:
"I'm already watching our players' games.
But I will also have some snow and sun.”
Manuel Neuer (FC Bayern captain) after the game over...
… his return:
"Unfortunately, I had to wait a bit because Schalke played in the second division, it hurt a bit."
… the abusive chants from the stands:
"There is also some love involved, I can deal with it, I stay cool."
... the key to success:
"It was important today that we stay focused and didn't have any frills in our game."
... Jamal Musiala and the danger that he could take off:
"He's grounded.
We are happy that he plays in both teams with us.
He makes the difference, especially in such one-on-one situations.”
... the shoulder:
"It's fine.
Everything OK."
.... the non-nomination of Mats Hummels in the DFB squad for the World Cup:
"I've known him for a long time, I like playing with him, but spoiled for choice, the national coach makes the decision."
Manuel Neuer (FC Bayern) in the mixed zone after the game over...
.... the jewel Musiala:
“It is more like a cut diamond than a jewel.
He's worth his weight in gold for us in the national team and at Bayern too.
He's a key player for the World Cup, he just makes the difference."
... Joshua Kimmich and he could also play right-back at the World Cup:
"We have several options and are flexible when it comes to that.
He can play further up the field, can play on the six.
It always depends on the opponent, so the national coach is spoiled for choice."
Manuel Neuer kept a clean sheet against Schalke 04.
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Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting (goal scorer FC Bayern) after the game over...
… his return to Schalke today:
“I was here for three years, it was a good time.
Today I was on the other side, but I'm happy that we won today."
... the reasons for the win:
"We were effective today.
I scored the goal right after the break and we defended well.”
… the eternal comparison with Lewandowski:
"It's not annoying that his name is mentioned, it's normal, he's a world-class player.
But we look at ourselves, we don't care, we work hard so we're not surprised it's going so well now."
… his possible contract extension:
"We had one more game today, now the World Cup is coming, then we'll see."
Julian Nagelsmann (FC Bayern coach) before the game about ...
... the line-up:
"It's already a back four.
Unfortunately, Mazraoui is missing.
Josh plays right back, I wanted to bring all the offense today.
I opted for the full band.”
.... Choupo-Moting's contract:
"He has already made positive comments.
When you get that recognition and play so much, it wouldn't be a bad thing to stay at the club."
.... the strong performances of Jamal Musiala
: "A lot depends on his character, he is very humble.
He always asks for extra training, I don't have to bring him down.
He wanted responsibility with us and in the DFB team.
He wants to be the best player in the world, he has a way to go."
What does Julian Nagelsmann reveal before the game at FC Schalke?
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... the fact that FC Bayern has the best offensive in Europe:
"It makes me proud.
That's why the fans go to the stadium.
The last few weeks have been great.
We have developed a good self-image.”
... the upcoming World Cup and possible injuries:
"We briefly addressed it.
It makes no sense to play larifari.
There is still a test match where you will probably be very superior.
In this respect, today is the last endurance test before the World Cup.
There is always a certain residual risk.
But the boys should step on the gas.”
... the witch doctor at Mané:
"I don't get that much, but of course Sadio is a world star in Senegal.
So they try everything that he plays at the World Cup.
We can't rush anything, it's due to Sadio's body.
But he's a mainstay there, so it's normal that they go to extraordinary lengths."
... the intensive half-year and what annoyed me:
"It annoyed me to repeat the unimportant things.
It doesn't matter whether I'm wearing green or black shoes.
If we win, it's the black clothes.”
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Thomas Reis (FC Schalke coach) before the game about ...
… the match plan:
“We need a lot of courage.
We are in a difficult situation.
As long as everything is possible, we believe in staying up.
We are not interested in other results.
It was important that we ended our negative series against Mainz.
I am in good spirits that we are competitive."
(smk)
