FC Bayern Munich - Julian Nagelsmann reacts to whistles against Leroy Sane: "Doesn't belong"

Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann criticized the fans after the 3-2 win against 1. FC Köln, who had acknowledged Leroy Sane’s performance with whistles. This was already replaced by his coach after the break after a weak performance.

“Overall, we didn’t play a good game in the first half,” said Nagelsmann, putting the winger’s performance into perspective. “I heard the whistles. It is proper for your own fans to support the players. There is no player in the world who does not prefer to perform at their best.”

A small group of the 20,000 spectators in the Allianz Arena reacted with malicious applause when the stadium announcer announced the substitution of Jamal Musiala for Sane. Before that, there had already been a few whistles. Youngster Musiala put his stamp on the game directly, after a big chance he prepared the lead by Robert Lewandowski strongly.

In contrast to Sane: He felt visibly uncomfortable in the unfamiliar role as a right track player in front of a defensive three-man chain. Shortly before the break, he made a hair-raising bad pass, to which Nagelsmann reacted angrily, a free kick landed in the wall shortly afterwards.

Bayern notes: Sane disappoints again, defense wobbles

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FC Bayern defeated 1. FC Köln in a wild game 3-2. While Serge Gnabry and Jamal Musiala led the Munich team to victory, Leroy Sane showed the next poor performance. The notes and individual reviews.

2/17

MANUEL NEUER: In the first half, he almost wasted the ball against the onrushing Uth, he was powerless with the two goals conceded. Grade: 3.5.

3/17

TANGUY NIANZOU: Was allowed to play on the unfamiliar right side of the defense and basically did a good job against Kainz, but often with coordination problems. In addition, there is no offensive factor. Grade: 3.5.

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NIKLAS SÜLE: After a nice solo with the first and only goal chance for Munich (24th) in the first round. At the connection, however, he had completely lost sight of Modeste and was not there for the 2: 2 either. Grade: 4.

5/17

DAYOT UPAMECANO: Made a sovereign impression in the first half and played some strong balls from behind, but not on the spot for either goal. Then noticeably insecure. Grade: 4.

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ALPHONSO DAVIES: Acted more as a winger than a defender and kept Ehizibue busy. Was clearly too late at 2: 2 defensively and left the Cologne cross free. Grade: 3.5.

7/17

JOSHUA KIMMICH: His assist to 3: 2 proved his impressive overview once again. Otherwise, as usual, strong in a duel and with some important clarification actions. Grade: 2.5.

8/17

LEON GORETZKA: Inconspicuous appearance of the midfield engine. As usual, passable, but without leaving a lasting impression offensively or defensively. Made place for Tolisso in 66th. Grade: 3.5.

9/17

LEROY SANE: The winger’s next disappointing appearance. Tried something every now and then, but remained unsuccessful. In addition, only 25 percent won duels and 56.3 percent pass rate. Stayed in the cabin after 45 minutes. Grade: 5.

10/17

THOMAS MÜLLER: Committed but hapless appearance by Müller. Had the lead in the first half and then the chance to make the decisive 4-2, which he didn’t use. Grade: 3.5.

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SERGE GNABRY: Like all Munich players, often negligent in the first half, but much stronger after the break and at 2-0 exactly where a striker has to be. The 3: 2 was then sheer will. Grade: 1.5.

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ROBERT LEWANDOWSKI: Worked a lot in the first round, dropped back, demanded balls, but was unlucky. After the break, he was there in the usual manner and also initiated the 2-0 strong. Grade: 2.

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JAMAL MUSIALA: Came for Sane at half time and immediately showed what the FCB had missed in the first half in terms of speed and wit. Had a good chance straight away (48th), put on the 1-0 dreamily and still had some strong actions. Grade: 2.

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JOSIP STANISIC: Before the connection by Hector he got overrun and didn’t manage to stop the ex-national player from flanking. As a result, it was always shaky. Grade: 4.

15/17

CORENTIN TOLISSO: Replaces Goretzka for the last third, but remained inconspicuous. Grade: 3.5.

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ERIC MAXIM CHOUPO-MOTING: Came in for Gnabry in the 76th minute. Without rating.

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CHRIS RICHARDS: Came for Davies for the closing seconds. Without rating.

Nagelsmann: Sane? “Will work with him normally”

“We will work normally with him and discuss the things that we want to do better. We will not discuss the whistles in a big way,” said Nagelsmann. He had a clear opinion about Musiala’s performance: “Jamal played an outstanding game offensively.”

At his first press conference as the new Bayern coach, Nagelsmann had already called on the 45 million man: “He has outstanding qualities, incredible speed and is one of the best one-on-one players. Then there is also the inner drive every player is challenged. I can support the players and accompany them on their way, but they have to take the steps themselves. “