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Julian Nagelsmann Banks On Experience As Germany’s Euro 2024 Reboot Begins | Football News
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Julian Nagelsmann Banks On Experience As Germany’s Euro 2024 Reboot Begins | Football News

[ad_1] Julian Nagelsmann, the youngest Germany coach for almost a century, has turned to veterans as he hopes to rebuild the fallen giants nine months out from hosting Euro 2024. Hansi Flick became the first coach in Germany history to be sacked in September, having overseen a run of five matches without a win after a second-straight group stage exit at the World Cup in Qatar. Germany will take on the United States in Connecticut on Saturday evening German time and Mexico in Philadelphia early on Wednesday morning.Stepping into the role in October, Nagelsmann said his selections would be guided by form, rather than reputation or potential.Nagelsmann named World Cup winners Thomas Mueller and Mats Hummels, both 34, in the squad, the latter last played for Germany at the Euros in 2021.With...
Thomas Tuchel ‘Dumbstruck’ By Bayern Appointment | Football News
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Thomas Tuchel ‘Dumbstruck’ By Bayern Appointment | Football News

[ad_1] Tuchel's first match will come as soon as April 1 after the ongoing international break.© AFPNewly-appointed Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel said on Saturday he was stunned at being offered the position. Tuchel, 49, has replaced the sacked Julien Nagelsmann in charge of the six-time Champions League winners. Nagelsmann lost his job at the German champions on Friday with the Bavarians second in the table but he had guided them to next month's quarter-finals in Europe's top-tier competition. Tuchel, was fired from Chelsea in September despite guiding them to the 2021 Champions League and spoke to Bayern bosses late on Tuesday."Believe me or not, I was a bit dumbstruck in the first 30 seconds of our first discussion," Tuchel told reporters."I didn't know what we were talking about....
Bayern Munich Set To Tap Thomas Tuchel After Shock Julian Nagelsmann Exit: Report | Football News
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Bayern Munich Set To Tap Thomas Tuchel After Shock Julian Nagelsmann Exit: Report | Football News

[ad_1] Bayern Munich were poised Friday to announce that they have sacked coach Julian Nagelsmann, replacing him with former Chelsea coach Thomas Tuchel just days before crucial Champions League and Bundesliga games next month. Bayern had signed Nagelsmann for five years just two years ago but nerves have been running high as the perennial Bundesliga champions are struggling to hold onto their lead in the league table. While Bayern have yet to officially announce the shock decision, German media have widely reported on the switch.On Friday morning, club chairman Oliver Kahn and sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic were among Bayern's top management arriving at the club's homegrounds for a crucial meeting.According to German media, Nagelsmann will be formally informed about the decision l...
Nagelsmann’s Bayern In ‘Results Crisis’ Before PSG Clash | Football News
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Nagelsmann’s Bayern In ‘Results Crisis’ Before PSG Clash | Football News

[ad_1] Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann said on Saturday his team were in a "results crisis" ahead of next month's Champions League last 16 first leg with Paris Saint Germain. Earlier, Nagelsmann's side were held 1-1 by Eintracht Frankfurt, the German champions' third consecutive 1-1 draw, a little over two weeks out from travelling to PSG on February 14. "If you don't deliver the results, then you are in a results crisis," Nagelsmann told Sky Germany."There are worst things in life than that, but it's not a good run."Sitting four points clear atop the table during the winter break, Bayern's lead has been cut to just one.If Borussia Dortmund win on Sunday, four teams could be within three points of the Bavarians.Two of the three draws have come against sides outside of the top four ...