Where Julian Nagelsmann has to prove himself according to Jean-Pierre Papin

For Jean-Pierre Papin, the current season is the yardstick for Julian Nagelsmann’s development. “Now you will see how far he is in his development,” said the record champion’s ex-professional betting base. The coach now has to prove himself on one point in particular: “When it comes down to preparing his team well and sending the best team onto the field for the decisive European duels.”

“He’s still a very young coach,” said the 58-year-old: “But he already seems solid and very self-confident. I think it’s great that he’s playing so offensively.” Nagelsmann is courageous and will go his own way, said the Frenchman.

He also only found words of praise for his compatriot Dayot Upamecano. You have to “definitely give the central defender time and continue to trust him,” explained Papin: “The boy is only 23 years old and he is making a stronger impression than he was a few months ago.” With a better rhythm, the ex-Leipziger is now able to better exploit his potential.

Papin is “far from surprised” by the overall positive development of his former club. Perfectionism has prevailed on Säbener Strasse for several decades. “The bosses always anticipated everything wonderfully, be it the infrastructure, the economic basis or the sporting development,” says Papin: “It is in their DNA to always strive for maximum success.”

The former striker, who played for Bayern from 1994 to 1996, even sees the generational change in the management level as over. This was “run perfectly”.