Julian Nagelsmann Sacking: Julian Nagelsmann’s ruthless sacking comes after a back of poor Bundesliga season, as the 35-year-old came into charge less than two years ago, and guided them to the Bundesliga title last season and two Super Cups. Former Chelsea manager Thomas Thuchel is set to be the next Bayern Munich manager, as the club now finds itself in the second position in the league to Dortmund going into the international break. Nagelsmann was left ‘completely surprised’ by the decision, as he got to know about his departure via media reports while he was on a skiing holiday in Austria, according to reports from Germany.
Julian Nagelsmann Sacking: Ex-Bayern Munich coach got FIRED while holidaying in Austria, Heard the news about his sacking through MEDIA – Check Out
Bayern Munich have been running their show for the last 10 Bundesliga seasons, winning the title 10 times in a row. After their defeat at Bayern Leverkusen the Bavarians find themselves second in the league and according to the reports of BILD, club chiefs were left feeling Bayern were at risk of missing out on winning a treble.
The international break will be the perfect opportunity for the incoming boss Thomas Tuchel to come in, as reports suggest, he will start proceedings on Monday, who already lives in Munich. The 49-year-old comes with a strong CV having managed Dortmund, Paris Saint Germain, and Chelsea, winning the Champions League in 2021 with the Blues.
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As soon as the Bundesliga returns for Matchday 26, The Bavarians will host leaders Dortmund, in the Der Klassiker, an opportunity for the Munich side to take points away from their arch-rivals to reclaim pole position.
There are many reasons speculated for Julian Nagelsmann’s sacking who so far has guided the team to the quarterfinals of the Champions League with a 100 percent record having thrashed PSG in the previous round 3-0 on aggregate. Since the restart of the season after the World Cup, Bayern have seen a downward trend in their performances, giving away a 9-point lead at the top of the league table to Dortmund who were in the distant 6th place going onto the World Cup.
Moreover, the public spat with the club’s undisputed goalkeeper and captain Manuel Nuer, Bayern’s management were furious at the 36-year-old for breaking his leg while skiing in his hometown keeping him out for the rest of the season. The Captain has a clause in his contract that forbids him from the extreme sport. The Club signed Yann Sommer from Borrusia Monchengladbach as Neur’s replacement in January.
Julian Nagelsmann Sacking: Ex-Bayern Munich coach got FIRED while holidaying in Austria, Heard the news about his sacking through MEDIA – Check Out
However, Manuel Nuer (36) and Nagelsmann (35) made headlines as the manager fired goalkeeping coach Toni Tapalovic, a close companion of Neuer, as both arrived at the club together in 2011. The goalkeeping coach was promoted to assistant coach under manager Hansi Flick, and he was the best man at Neuer’s wedding.
The World Cup winner was mourning the departure of Tapalovic, stating in an interview with The Athletic, ‘I felt like my heart was being ripped out. It was the most brutal thing in my career,’
Moreover, Nagelsmann’s off-pitch antics as he often showed behaviors of young age and are mocked for his flashy fashion style. Furthermore, he made headlines when he started dating 30-year-old Lena Wurzenberger, who covers Bayern Munich for BLID, and previously was a tabloid writer.
Lastly, According to Sky Sports Germany, coach Nagelsmann’s decision to fly out to Austria for a skiing holiday on the international break also left players and club chiefs surprised. With his team struggling, it was felt his decision to go skiing sent out the ‘wrong signal’ internally.
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