FC Bayern Munich: Nagelsmann is looking forward to Pep on his birthday – important test – football
FC Bayern’s trip to the USA is coming to an end, and a nice endurance test is imminent before the return trip. Munich are looking forward to ex-coach Pep Guardiola and Manchester City.
Green Bay – Julian Nagelsmann says two big wishes for his birthday.
“I want to stay happy as I am at the moment. And I want to be more successful in my second season as a Bayern coach than in my first,” said Nagelsmann in Green Bay, where he turned 35 on Saturday.
After the 6: 2 in Washington against DC United, the second and last test match of the Munich team is in preparation on Sunday night (1.00 a.m. CEST). Opponent is the English football champions Manchester City, trained by Pep Guardiola, with the classic Dortmund player Erling Haaland. It has been six years since they last met Manchester City. In 2016, FC Bayern also won 1-0 in a friendly. Erdal Öztürk, who came on for David Alaba at the time, scored the goal.
Starting position:
In a week, the Munich team will start their competitive game with the Supercup duel against RB Leipzig. The top-class duel with City is the dress rehearsal for this. “I want to see attacking football again. It’s important to win the game,” said Nagelsmann. “We only have two preparatory games, we have to use them. But Pep definitely wants that too.” Things will also get serious for Guardiola on July 30th when he meets Liverpool in the English Supercup.
ex-player:
There aren’t many anymore who played under Guardiola in Munich from 2013 to 2016. Manuel Neuer, Thomas Müller, Sven Ulreich, Kingsley Coman and Joshua Kimmich experienced Guardiola at least part of the time in his Bayern era. Leroy Sané played under Guardiola at Manchester City. “He was a great coach and I had a great time under him,” said Coman. The Munich management team is now different.
Football stadium:
The Bavarians are looking forward to the performance at the legendary Lambeau Field stadium. “We’re delighted to be the first team to play football here,” said Kingsley Coman. Nagelsmann spoke of a “fantastic stadium”. He likes the fact that the playing field is a bit narrower than in football. Offensive star Sadio Mané, who jetted back to Munich and no longer to the USA after being voted Africa’s footballer of the year, is not there.
Guardiola:
As expected, the Catalene praised his ex-club. “Bayern always have the highest standards and are always very, very strong,” said Guardiola. “Bayern have the charisma of always involving special players. When Bayern, Barcelona and Real Madrid call, other clubs don’t stand a chance unless they pay more money.” There were also nice words for Nagelsmann. “He is a young coach but has a lot of experience.”