Just a coaching talent? Nagelsmann reacts to Rummenigge’s statements
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Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann reacted to the recent statements by Karl-Heinz-Rummenigge after the 2-2 win in Dortmund. The former CEO had described Nagelsmann as a “talent trainer”.
Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann reacted to the recent statements by Karl-Heinz-Rummenigge after the 2-2 win in Dortmund. The former CEO had described Nagelsmann as a “talent trainer”.
After the top game against BVB, Julian Nagelsmann was on skyMicrophone speech and answer. The Bayern coach kept his composure after the last-minute equalizer, described the 2-2 as a fair result and was annoyed about the non-given dismissal for Dortmund’s Jew Bellingham.
skyModerator Sebastian Hellmann not only questioned Nagelsmann about the duel against BVB, but also referred to the most recent statements by long-time Munich CEO Karl-Heinz Rummenigge. Rummenigge had opposite during the week BR 24 Sports talked about Nagelsmann being “a great coaching talent, […] “I’m a young coach” who “still has to gain experience”. The pressure with a caliber like the record champions is “not that easy,” Rummenigge continued.
“Does that annoy you?”
Hellmann wanted to know from Nagelsmann how he felt about this assessment. Literally he asked sky-Journalist: “You are the coach with the second most games in the Bundesliga, played in the CL semifinals and then Karl-Heinz Rummenigge comes in an interview and says you are a talented coach. Does that annoy you?”
Although Nagelsmann indicated that the statements bothered him, he reacted calmly overall. First, the Bayern coach replied that Rummenigge was not alone in his assessment: “Everyone says that, not just Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.”
When Hellmann asked whether sports director Hasan Salihamdzic also believed that he was just a talented trainer, Nagelsmann replied: “I don’t know […]. In my opinion, too many people say it.” Nevertheless, he added: “I’m also a talented coach, so I’m proud of it.”
Finally, Hellmann wanted to know whether he was anything more than that. “I don’t know. That’s always judged by others. I do my best every day, I know that. Everything else should be judged by others,” Nagelsmann summarized his position on the subject.
Rummenigge contributed on Sunday morning Picture TV finally clear: “That was praise and not criticism at all. I’m a bit surprised that it is put in a negative context. Talent means nothing more than that someone has great potential. You can see this great potential in him the signature of the team.”
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This article was originally published on 90min.com/de as Just a coaching talent? Nagelsmann reacts to Rummenigge’s statements released.