Press conference with Nagelsmann and Coman today in the live ticker

Before the last group game in the Champions League against FC Barcelona on Wednesday, coach Julian Nagelsmann and Kingsley Coman answer journalists’ questions. SPOX accompanies the press conference of FC Bayern Munich in the live ticker.

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FC Bayern: PK with Nagelsmann and Coman now in the live ticker

Nagelsmann on praise from Coman: and his strengths “I’m pleased. His qualities vary. His goal finish has improved significantly, he has very good lateral contact. He can solve many 1-on-1 situations and is a very good preparer. I want him for several more years keep and appreciate him very much as a person. He has blossomed after his heart problem. We don’t have the classic joker in his position, we have repurposed him a little. He does that great. He can hurt any defense. “

Nagelsmann on a Barca exit: “They can achieve a lot, they still have world-class players. They are under pressure in the table and have to win, they will give everything that is good for the game. We are less concerned with eliminating the opponent than with three points. Me but still see them as a candidate for the title. “

Nagelsmann about improvements: “We can still take steps. If we are run high, a higher ball security, a change of pace, to be able to prepare things, the necessary patience. We still have a little training before the knockout phase.”

Nagelsmann on the sign of six victories: “It’s a very worthwhile goal. We have a chance of scoring a Bayern goal record. You can’t hang it too high as a sign to the outside world, in principle, getting ahead was important.”

Nagelsmann on the comparison of Xavi vs. Koeman: “You defend much more actively and higher under Xavi. The counter-pressing is again more like it was under Pep during Xavi’s active time. That gives room to price, but also causes problems to get out of this pressure.”

Nagelsmann about the staff: “Leon stopped training again, he will not be able to play. Serge had problems in the adductor area again in the last action in Dortmund. At Choupo we want to wait a week before he can start training again. Josh will be tested tomorrow and can then normally out of quarantine. Of course that makes no sense for tomorrow, we have to look for Saturday, he scratches his hoof. Cuisance has problems with the capsule and will fail. With Hernandez we have to see whether it works from the beginning. Sabitzer is in individual training, but can not start yet. It will be just before the winter break. There are already many. “

Nagelsmann on the Barca game: “Ghost game feels weird. That we don’t have the pressure to get results is fine with me. We would like to have spectators, it is what it is. It will still be an important game, even if not in tabular form. We have to compensate for a few failures and Players who want to prove themselves. We have three important Bundesliga games, we want to keep the level high. CL is always something special. “

That was it from Coman, and Nagelsmann will continue in a moment.

Coman about Nagelsmann: “It’s great, he has a lot of energy and he passes it on to us. He wants to win. We haven’t had a coach who had such a positive impact on the team for a long time.”

Coman on his health: “Of course we were very worried that everything would work, we did a lot of tests, including after the operation. We were able to determine that everything went well, I’m very happy. I will have to go to medical supervision more often.”

Coman on the importance of Bavaria for him: “I’ve always wanted to play for a top club, Bavaria is one of the best and biggest in the world. This is where I’ve played the longest as a professional, I’m grateful to the club for everything it has done for me. The door has not slammed here to stay.”

Coman on the future: “We may have news soon”

Coman on talks about his future: “We have of course had talks, the club will continue to talk to my agents, maybe we will have news soon.”

Coman on the meaning of Kimmich: “He’s a very important player for us, on and off the pitch. He’s very experienced. We played well without him, but it would be a big plus to have him back.”

Coman about Barcelona: “I think they’re still a very good team, it’s still FC Barcelona. We believe in ourselves and we hope we can win.”

Coman on his future: “Right now I want to finish this season and give my best. Then we’ll see there are several options.”

Coman on an interim result in the Champions League: “There’s a lot to be improved, since the first match we’ve always tried to win and build more confidence. All teams are strong in the Champions League.”

Kingsley Coman is here, let’s go!

Before start: In addition to the questions about the staff, the future of Coman is very likely to be discussed. The Frenchman’s contract expires in the summer of 2023, and the winger is reportedly calling for a substantial increase in salary for an extension of his working paper. According to information from SPOX and GOAL, those responsible around sports director Hasan Salihamidzic expect Coman to leave next summer. Nagelsmann, on the other hand, would like to keep the 25-year-old.

Before start: Bayern are still missing Joshua Kimmich (quarantine), Michael Cuisance (quarantine), Marcel Sabitzer (calf problems), Bouna Sarr (adductor problems) and Josip Stanisic (muscle bundle tear). In addition, Lucas Hernandez, who would be banned for the first leg of the last 16 after another yellow card, could be spared. So how does Nagelsmann set up, will the rotary machine be started with a view to the Bundesliga game against FSV Mainz 05 on Saturday or does he want to bring his best team for the perfect result of 18 points?

Before start: For the people of Munich, it’s no longer about anything in terms of sport. With five wins from five games, the German record champions have already qualified as group winners for the round of 16. The situation is different at the crisis club from Catalonia: Barca are in second place with seven points, closely followed by Benfica Lisbon with five points. So if the Portuguese win against Kiev, coach Xavi’s team is also doomed to win. The Blaugrana have clearly lost the direct comparison (0: 3 and 0: 0).

Before start: Hello and welcome to the live ticker for the FC Bayern press conference before the last group game against FC Barcelona. From 1 p.m. coach Julian Nagelsmann and Kingsley Coman will be available to answer questions.

FC Bayern – FC Barcelona: possible lineups

• FC Bayern: Neuer – Süle, Upamecano, Hernandez, Davies – Roca, Tolisso – Gnabry, T. Müller, Musiala – Lewandowski
• Barca: ter Stegen – Araujo, Pique, Garcia, Jordi Alba – Nico, S. Busquets, Gavi – Dembele, Coutinho – Depay

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