With the World Cup looming, Julian Nagelsmann has made some big decisions on personnel and tactics ahead of March’s international friendlies. One of the biggest questions on everyone’s mind is who will be the starting midfielder? Many fans were quick to nominate Felix Nmecha and Aleksandar Pavlovich as a double centre-forward, but Nagelsmann had other ideas.
“We need a slightly different character to play in a more attacking role, but one of them definitely has a good chance. Pavlo is very consistent and almost always plays at the same level. Felix has had more dips in form but also had some really outstanding moments. He has been incredible. “Shin’s impressive physical attributes: he’s fast, tall and super agile. There’s still a lack of consistency in his performance; he needs to smooth out those fluctuations. It sounds negative, but it means something very positive,” said Julian Nagelsmann. As told to Kicker, captured by @iMiaSanMia.
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Indeed, Pavlovich may have become Germany’s best midfielder at the moment. His ball movement is truly special and the Bayern Munich star has somewhat replaced Toni Kroos in the national team. However, Nagelsmann seems keen to give Leon Goretzka another chance.
It’s a decision that will confuse a lot of people, but the role Nagelsmann envisioned for Leon Goretzka makes sense. In this case, should Nagelsmann maximize talent in that area, or should he prioritize specific skills? Only time will tell.
