Before being fired as Bayern Munich’s manager, Julian Nagelsmann was said to have appeared intimidated during a heated altercation. Between him and Sadio Mane in the locker room over the latter’s dearth of playing time.
According to Bild, the altercation allegedly occurred following Bayern’s 2-0 victory over PSG in the second leg of their Champions League round of 16 match on March 8.
They assert that Mane was furious at receiving only eight minutes off bench. And he confronted Nagelsmann in an aggressive manner in front of his stunned teammates. And they noticed that the 35-year-old manager looked intimidated.
Nagelsmann didn’t introduce Mane into the match until the 82nd minute. With the Germans easily advancing after winning the first leg 3-0.
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The Senegalese forward, who joined the Bundesliga club for £27.4 million in the summer from Liverpool. He was fit and available for the match but was only handed a spot on the bench.
Under new manager Thomas Tuchel, Mane will be looking for more success.
Many people were surprised by Nagelsmann’s sacking. Especially since Bayern was still in the Champions League and was only one point behind Borussia Dortmund in the league table.
He led the club to a domestic double last campaign. And is still regarded as one of the best young managers in the game.
Why Did Bayern Let Go Of Nagelsmann?
The Bayern hierarchy were upset that a vulnerability had slipped into their play style.
Bayern twice gave up a stoppage-time goal from a winning position in the ten games they dropped points in the league. And they dropped points five times from winning situations.
Under Nagelsmann, Bayern’s play became laborious, dull, and devoid of initiative.
After Antonio Conte was fired, Tottenham have expressed interest in hiring him as their new manager.
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