"We need that too!" – Nagelsmann relies on Bayern core in Germany squad | OneFootball

FC Bayern is currently in absolutely top form – and this has not gone unnoticed by the national coach. Julian Nagelsmann hopes that the impressive run of the record champions will inspire the German national team.

Ahead of the final World Cup qualifying matches on Friday in Luxembourg and on November 17 against Slovakia, Nagelsmann is once again relying more heavily on players from Munich. The reason: The so-called Bayern block has made a comeback – with a stable defense, creative offensive play, and high team spirit.

“It does us a lot of good that they are so stable, defend well, and have a good spirit. We need this spirit too!” explained the 38-year-old.

Bayern Form as a Basis for DFB Stability

In recent years, the proportion of Munich players in the DFB squad had significantly decreased, with professionals from VfB Stuttgart rather forming the backbone of the team. But now FC Bayern is once again providing several key players – and this at a time when the club is unbeaten in both the Bundesliga and the Champions League.

For Nagelsmann, this is a stroke of luck: “The run of FC Bayern means a lot to me as the national coach.” The coach emphasized that although he doesn’t like being dependent on others, in his role he has “a great dependency on the clubs.”

FCB Style to Shape the DFB

Nagelsmann is particularly impressed by Munich's aggressive forward defending. He wants to see exactly this behavior in the national team: “They are welcome to continue with the same intensity with us.”

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Offensively, the national coach also wants to transfer the Bayern school to the DFB team. Under Vincent Kompany, FCB scores many goals after quick combinations and ball recoveries – with just one touch. “These are not always super combinations, but often ball recoveries that they play with one touch and bring to a conclusion with a lot of creativity and often a brilliant moment,” explained Nagelsmann.

The national team, on the other hand, has recently been “a bit too sluggish” and has “needed too many touches” in the final third. More risk, pace, and spontaneity are now to follow – very much in the Bayern style.

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