Nagelsmann, Danks loosely linked to Manchester United job (TEAMtalk)
Former Bayern Munich head coach Julian Nagelsmann and current interim boss Aaron Danks are both being linked to the volatile situation at Manchester United where Michael Carrick is on the hot seat. Interestingly, Danks is not necessarily being eyed to take the helm at Old Trafford, but to assist his old mate, Carrick:
Manchester United are considering bringing in another coach to strengthen Michael Carrick’s backroom staff should they decide to keep him in charge, TEAMtalk sources have confirmed.
United’s hierarchy, led by director of football Jason Wilcox, are due to hold high-level discussions at Carrington this week, with Carrick’s future expected to be top of the agenda.
Former Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has been viewed as a leading candidate by Wilcox, while Vivell is known to admire former Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann.
Antonio Conte has also made no secret of his desire to take charge at Old Trafford, while current managers at Aston Villa and Como, Unai Emery and Cesc Fabregas, are among those admired within the wider football operation. Elsewhere, a flurry of overnight betting has seen Mauricio Pochettino explode out of nowhere to become the new favourite to replace Carrick at Old Trafford.
However, sticking with Carrick remains a genuine option, with Wilcox ultimately holding the key decision over whether United make a change. And TEAMtalk understands that, should the club decide to retain Carrick, they are considering strengthening his coaching team with an additional appointment…
And the name that has long been admired at Old Trafford is Aaron Danks, who is currently a key part of Vincent Kompany’s coaching staff at Bayern Munich.
Highly-rated Danks previously worked with Carrick at Middlesbrough, and United believe his coaching qualities could prove valuable if they decide to give their current manager further backing.
Maier would advise Neuer to ‘call it a day’ (Sport1 via @iMiaSanMia)
Bayern Munich legendary goalkeeper Sepp Maier has always kept tabs on Manuel Neuer and without being disrespectful, advised the team captain to listen to his body as it continues to break down:
Bayern legend Sepp Maier on Manuel Neuer:
“Manuel has had an incredible career. He has revolutionised goalkeeping. But at some point, the body can no longer keep up in the way you would like it to. And not even Manuel Neuer can stop that moment from coming. A goalkeeper always wants to play, especially someone like Manuel. He has an incredible competitive drive. But when you’re already experiencing pain just from walking normally, you obviously have to start thinking about things. You can’t keep pushing your body beyond its limits forever. At some point, it tells you: enough is enough.
Manuel has nothing left to prove to anyone. He has won everything there is to win. But the decision has to be his alone. Nobody else can make it for him.”
On what he would tell Neuer if he asked him for advice:
“I would tell him: ‘Call it a day, Manu’ — you’ve given so much to football, you’ve won everything, and you have nothing left to prove to anyone.”
Neuer is Neuer — he is almost assuredly not going to retire midseason. He made the commitment to this season and it seems like he is going to see it through no matter what (even if they have to drag him across the finish line).
Get your ball boys under control Canada! (Men in Blazers)
Canada…what is going on up there?
Hoeneß taking credit for Karl surge, hates social media (BuLiNews)
Bayern Munich legend Uli Hoeneß might be going too far now.
The honorary president is taking credit for Lennart Karl’s recent uptick in play.
“I’m involved in 50 percent of his goals,” Hoeneß said with a smile, adding that he sees it as his responsibility to guide young players. “We have a duty to show young players the way. I have so much experience. But if a young player doesn’t listen to me, then I have to stop. Social media is the biggest problem. I have to do something about that. I also see it as my responsibility to speak out.”
Hoeneß would go on to say that the world of influencers is a “cesspool.”
The Bayern Munich legend also thinks that young players can lose focus due to what seems to be an inherent need in today’s game for self-promotion on social media channels.
Hoeneß is an astute businessman and understands football — there is no doubt. However, his recent statements from Sunday about Musiala and Karl seem a little over-the-top.
Kane, Laimer, Upamecano, Kimmich all recognized for efforts (WhoScored.com)
Bayern Munich stars Harry Kane and Dayot Upamecano were named to WhoScored.com’s Bundesliga Team of the Week:
In addition, Kane, Upamecano, Joshua Kimmich, and Konrad Laimer were named to Transfermarkt’s Bundesliga Team of the Week:
Some goalscorers have made it into the Team of the Week for Matchday 9! 👏
Do you think a player is missing? 🤔
All the info: https://tm.de/s/0jGb
Messi not on the move (ESPN)
Despite some reports to the contrary, Lionel Messi is not leaving Inter Miami and heading back to Argentina:
Fabrizio Romano has ruled out a potential move away from Inter Miami for Lionel Messi. The 39-year-old has recently been linked with a possible return to Newell’s Old Boys in Argentina, one of the first teams he played for as an academy star, to see out his career. But with a contract that runs until 2028, Messi is set to stay in MLS for the next two years before considering his next possible options.
If you are looking for more Bayern Munich and German national team coverage, check out the latest episodes of Bavarian Podcast Works, which you can get on Acast, Spotify, Apple, or any leading podcast distributor…
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