Former Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann looks at his midfield group of Bayern Munich’s Leon Goretzka (leaving the club as a free agent in July) and Aleksandar Pavlović, Borussia Dortmund’s Felix Nmecha, and VfB Stuttgart’s Angelo Stiller and can see a lot of talent and versatility for his double pivot.
“We are convinced by all the players we called up. Felix (Nmecha) brings a lot to the table, and we’re glad his knee is doing well. Pavlo has had a great season, as has Angelo (Stiller). With Leon
(Goretzka), we have someone who has played a bit more offensively for us. So we have various options to react during the games,” said Nagelsmann (as captured by @iMiaSanMia).
One player whose name was curiously omitted was Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Pascal Groß. If Groß is not in the plans, would it have been wiser to include an actual back-up at right-back for Joshua Kimmich or even a younger option like Bayern Munich’s Tom Bischof?
The debate on Kimmich’s role and the roster composition will linger on.
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