“World-class players”: Nagelsmann hails BVB duo after World Cup call-up | OneFootball

Borussia Dortmund is represented at the World Cup by four players. Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann is particularly full of praise for two BVB stars.

Germany’s national team is heading to the World Cup in the USA, Canada and Mexico with four Borussia Dortmund professionals. Two BVB players in particular were the focus when head coach Julian Nagelsmann announced his squad: Felix Nmecha and Maximilian Beier.

Nmecha in particular made a lasting impression on the national team coach after returning from a knee injury. The midfielder made his comeback in time after suffering a lateral ligament tear – apparently just in time to secure his World Cup ticket. Nagelsmann even explained that the later squad announcement was also connected to players like Nmecha. “Felix also worked and trained well during his rehab phase,” said Nagelsmann. One brief appearance by the Dortmund player especially convinced him: “And that’s when I said: Okay, this works, he’s back!”

The head coach then practically burst into praise. Nmecha brings “so much talent, so much speed, so much dynamism” and is “a top player who has everything needed to be one of the best midfielders in the world. He is healthy, has no problems and will help us enormously to have a good tournament.” For Nagelsmann, one thing is clear: “We’ve already gained a world-class player.”

Nagelsmann full of praise for BVB stars Nmecha and Beier

Alongside Nmecha, Maximilian Beier can also hope for playing time at the tournament. The attacking player won out in the competition for places against, among others, Karim Adeyemi and Kevin Schade. According to Nagelsmann, the decisive factor was above all Beier’s intense style of play.

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“If you’re in front, you have to be able to counterattack. For that, you need players who will run their lungs out for you,” the head coach explained. Beier is “always with his foot on the gas and in top condition.” Nagelsmann particularly values his mentality: “He embodies this German work ethic: keep going, get things done, give it everything.”

Nagelsmann also spoke explicitly positively about BVB star Adeyemi, even though the Dortmund player was not selected. The 38-year-old praised his reaction to the decision and said: “On a personal level, the way he took it, the way he reacted – first-class.”

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