Julian Nagelsmann “appeared intimidated by Sadio Mane in the dressing room after the Senegal star blew up in front of his teammates over lack of playing time”, before the German was sacked as Bayern Munich boss.
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Julian Nagelsmann “appeared intimidated in a furious dressing room fight with Sadio Mane over his lack of playing time”, before the Bayern Munich manager was sacked.
According imagethe discussion came after Bayern’s 2-0 win over PSG in the second leg of the Champions League round of 16 on March 8.
They claim that Mane was enraged that he was only given eight minutes of playing time off the bench and angrily confronted Nagelsmann in front of his shocked teammates, who He noted that the 35-year-old boss seemed intimidated.
Nagelsmann had waited until the 82nd minute of the match to bring in Mane, with the Germans progressing comfortably, 3-0 on aggregate.
The Senegalese striker, who signed for £27.4m in the summer from Liverpool, was fit and available for the game but was given a place on the bench and has not enjoyed a stellar first season at the La Liga club. Bundesliga.
Sadio Mane was on the bench for the second leg against PSG before arriving late
He applauded the fans after the game, but then went to the locker room and angrily argued with Julian Nagelsmann about his lack of playing time, according to BILD.
Mane was not at his best with Nagelsmann and was frustrated by the lack of playing time.
Mane is hoping for more success under new manager Thomas Tuchel, who was announced as the next man at the weekend.
Nagelsmann’s sacking came as a surprise to many, with Bayern still in the Champions League and just one point behind Borussia Dortmund at the top of the table.
He led the team to a domestic double last season and is still regarded as one of the best young managers in the game, with Tottenham keen to make him their next boss after the sacking of Antonio Conte.
There were frustrations from the Bayern hierarchy that a weakness had crept into their game.
In the 10 games in which they have dropped points in the league, Bayern have twice conceded a stoppage-time goal from a winning position and have missed winning positions five times.
Bayern’s play under Nagelsmann became laborious, flat and lacking in control and ambition.
He also refused to give young players a big chance, with fans puzzled by the lack of action. £16 million was given to former Ajax player Ryan Gravenberch.
And of course, his use of Mane was also under the microscope.
Nagelsmann cut his vacation in Austria short to return to Bavaria, where he was later fired.
Leon Goretzka and Joshua Kimmich (center) were said to be Nagelsmann’s biggest fans.
He often played up the middle, when his natural game is open, although the 30-year-old has also suffered from injuries this season and was unable to maintain momentum after a good start.
He has nine goals and four assists in all competitions this season but hopes to move on with Tuchel.
The team will have to come back together after being divided in their opinions about Nagelsmann.
Leon Goretzka and Joshua Kimmich were among his supporters, with the former saying: “I would be lying if I said that the last few days have not affected me.” It was extremely difficult. We have had a very close relationship with Julian. I probably saw him more than my family. It was a shock!
Manuel Neuer and Sven Ulreich were reportedly against Nagelsmann due to the sacking of goalkeeping coach Tony Tapalovic after almost 12 years with the club.
It was also said that against Nagelsmann were Serge Gnabry, Leroy Sane, Jamal Musiala, Joao Cancelo and Mane.
Mane will look to move on and ignite his career with the German team under the guidance of Thomas Tuchel.