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FC Bayern – Musiala impressed Nagelsmann: “Reflection of the preparation”

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July 31, 2022

FC Bayern - Musiala impressed Nagelsmann: "Reflection of the preparation"

Super talent Jamal Musiala left his mark on the Supercup for FC Bayern Munich against RB Leipzig. Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann got enthusiastic.

It was a performance to die for. A wonderful goal in a very small space, a great pass to Serge Gnabry, a little dance with Lukas Klostermann and then a pass to Benjamin Pavard: Jamal Musiala set the big highlights in the Supercup on Saturday evening and also impressed his coach to a great extent.

“You have to emphasize Jamal, he did it incredibly well. That was world class today,” said Julian Nagelsmann after FC Bayern Munich’s 5: 3 win at RB Leipzig about the performance of the top youngster: “If he plays like that, he is an integral part of the team.”

The Bayern coach also pointed out that such a performance by the 19-year-old had already been suggested. “He had excellent preparation and this performance was a reflection of that preparation,” stressed Nagelsmann. “What a player. Man of the match,” praised new Bayer Sadio Mane.

Musiala himself remained modest: “In the first half we were free and had a lot of control. Everything was very easy. I got into the game really well and just had fun.”

Grades: DFB star with top marks – Bayern defense screwed it up

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Despite a strong first half, FC Bayern only narrowly won 5:3 against RB Leipzig in the Supercup. One national player in particular was convincing, while the defensive weakened. The grades and individual reviews of all players.

2/31

RB LEIPZIG – PETER GULASCI: Couldn’t hold back much of any of the goals conceded, but made a few mistakes in the build-up game and couldn’t really help his team. Grade: 4.5.

3/31

MOHAMED SIMAKAN: Great effort to set up Nkunku’s offside hit. Defended quite well over long stretches and at least brought energy and aggressiveness against the ball. Grade: 4.

4/31

WILLI ORBAN: As a defender, you can’t take him out of the Leipzig back line’s performance, even though he wasn’t directly involved in the goals conceded. Otherwise no actions worth mentioning. Grade 4.5.

5/31

MARCEL HALSTENBERG: After the corner that made Bayern 1-0, he didn’t get the ball cleared properly and put Laimer in a difficult position. At 0:2 the offside was lifted. After all, a header hit after Nkunku corner. grade: 4

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LUKAS KLOSTERMANN: Couldn’t set any accents, lost a total of 24 turnovers – the worst value among all players on the pitch. Couldn’t clear the ball out of the penalty area at 0:3. Grade: 5.5.

7/31

KONRAD LAIMER: Lots of unnecessary fouls and turnovers. Looked very unhappy when Bayern scored the lead and didn’t seem as confident as usual. In the second half then a little better than in the first half. Grade: 5.

8/31

KEVIN KAMPL: Was committed and made a lot of meters, but couldn’t put his stamp on the game. Mistakes just before the end of the first half, which led to a good Bayern chance. Substituted in the 52nd minute. Grade 4.5.

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BENJAMIN HERNICHS: He always tried hard and confidently when he was challenged. Showed a lot of willingness to run, but he couldn’t set any real accents in the game either. In the 2nd half then more inconspicuous. Grade 3.5.

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DOMINIK SZOBOSZLAI: The game also largely missed him. Except for the corner kick, which Silva headed to the crossbar, no significant actions and overall too passive. Grade 4.5.

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EMIL FORSBERG: Could only set a few accents, the game mostly passed him. A few good passes when he’s on the ball, but overall not enough. Substituted shortly after the start of the second half. Grade 4.5.

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CHRISTOPHER NKUNKU: Couldn’t punish Neuer’s mistake at the beginning of the game, but was the most conspicuous man on the host side. His corner led to the goal and the Frenchman converted his penalty effortlessly. Grade 2.5.

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DANI OLMO: Came in for Kampl shortly after the start of the second half and was able to bring momentum to the otherwise pale Leipzig offensive. Got the penalty kick to make it 2:4 in the meantime and scored to make it 3:4, which is well worth seeing. grade 2

14/31

ANDRE SILVA: Came on for Forsberg just after the start of the second half and then headed off the crossbar shortly after from a corner. Later, after a nice action, another good finish that sailed just over Bayern’s box. Note 3.

15/31

HUGO NOVOA: Came in for Simakan in the 79th minute and had no effect on the result. Without rating.

16/31

FC BAYERN MUNICH – MANUEL NEUER: With a daring trip at the beginning that almost went wrong. Otherwise has not had a lot of opportunities to excel and was lucky in the latte once. With the goals against without a chance. Grade: 3.5.

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BENJAMIN PAVARD: In the beginning it was quite shaky in his actions, sometimes with a lack of overview. But he also often showed drive and was rewarded with the 3:0. Was unfavorable before the 1:3 and caused the penalty to 2:4. Grade: 3.5.

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DAYOT UPAMECANO: Not always sure under pressure. Helped that Leipzig was almost unable to get through for almost 60 minutes. After that, he increasingly lost defensive security. Grade: 3.5.

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LUCAS HERNANDEZ: Attentive performance, exuded calmness and also seemed very solid in the passing game. Also gripping in a duel when it was necessary. But he also let himself be infected by uncertainty in the final phase. Note 3.

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ALPHONSO DAVIES: Tried to capitalize on his notoriously insane pace. But that was only partially successful. On the defensive, he did his job satisfactorily for a long time. All in all, an expandable appearance. grade: 4

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JOSHUA KIMMICH: He wasn’t much challenged in midfield either. Turned forward again and again. With his neighbor Sabitzer he dominated the headquarters. Was dissatisfied in the second half because Bayern inexplicably slacked off. Note 3.

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MARCEL SABITZER: Once saved his goalkeeper Neuer from great difficulties with his head. Played more confidently than in the previous season. Has he finally arrived at Bayern? Almost a hit in the first half, then dived. Grade: 3.5.

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THOMAS MÜLLER: He largely left the highlights to his neighbors. But he often looked for depth with his runs. Before the 0:3 with a nice one-two with Musiala. Also decisively involved in the fourth Bayern goal. Grade: 2.5.

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JAMAL MUSIALA: Great opening goal where he held his own in a confined space. Before the 0:2 with a great pass to Gnabry, he put the 0:3 straight on. Incredibly agile and hard to hold. Best Bayern professional that evening. Note 1.

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SERGE GNABRY: Got an opportunity as a second striker alongside Mane and also put the newcomer’s first goal in all competitions. Tried to evade guard by constant movement. Dust to 4: 1. Grade: 2.5.

26/31

SADIO MANE: In the first 20 minutes, the new Bundesliga world star was hardly to be seen. But then he was spot on and scored right away in the competitive game premiere. A narrow offside position twice prevented a brace. Grade: 2.5.

27/31

KINGSLEY COMAN: Came in for Musiala after an hour. Fitted in with an opening pass to Müller before the 4:1. His offensive skills flashed, but the highlights were covered by the Bayern confusion of the last half hour. Note 3.

28/31

MATTHIJS DE LIGT: Came in for Upamecano in the 78th minute and in an awkward phase of the game for a defender. The defense also remained shaky with him, the Dutchman was not able to deliver a pass of his class in the short time. Without rating.

29/31

LEROY SANE: The third professional brought by Nagelsmann in the 78th minute. The gifted player put the lid on it in added time and showed the technical quality he has in this 5:3. Without rating.

30/31

RYAN GRAVENBERCH: Replaced routine Müller from the 68th minute and celebrated his competitive debut. Trying to control some of the defensive clutter. It was unsurprisingly difficult. grade: 4

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NOUSSAIR MAZRAOUI: Also came in the 78th minute, Pavard replaced true to position. Competitive debut and first title. There is nothing more to say about him. Without rating.

Nagelsmann: Musiala has improved defensively

Nagelsmann was particularly pleased that Musiala also revealed visible progress in a previous problem area. “He’s outstanding with the ball anyway, but he’s also become more reliable defensively. He did a great job there, too,” said Nagelsmann, who had explicitly pointed out these deficits to Musiala before the start of the new season.

Musiala recently said when asked about his goals for the 2022/23 season: “I don’t want to think too much and don’t want to stress myself too much, I just want to have as much fun as possible and develop further.”

In the last Bundesliga season, the super talent made a total of 30 appearances and scored five goals, making twelve starts. With appearances like on Saturday evening, there should be a few more and national coach Hansi Flick will certainly reserve a World Cup place for Musiala in that case.