“Terrible performance”: Bayern coach Nagelsmann explains freak out in Gladbach game

Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann called his French central defender Dayot Upamecano “clever” on Friday. He draws his lessons from last season and omits careless actions. Nagelsmann explained why the 23-year-old was able to secure a regular place in the first games of the season.

But then came the Bundesliga game against Borussia Mönchengladbach on Saturday. And in the 43rd minute a not-so-clever action by Bayern – by Upamecano of all people. He wanted to play the ball back to goalkeeper Manuel Neuer on the center line, which didn’t really go together with a running direction forward and a passing direction backwards. That’s why the ball didn’t land in front of Neuer’s feet, but in front of Gladbach’s Markus Thuram, who sank the ball in the goal.

Leroy Sané then saved Munich in the 83rd minute to make it 1-1, which is why FCB still moved up to the top of the table. But after Bayern’s past high-scoring games, more was to be expected. It is understandable that coach Julian Nagelsmann was visibly served after the end of the game. Not because of the performance of his protégés, but rather because of referee Daniel Schlager and his team.

Bayern coach receives a yellow card in the 80th minute

“I think he knows himself that today wasn’t his best performance,” said Nagelsmann on Saturday at “Sport1”. And explained: “There wasn’t a single 50/50 situation called for Bayern.”

Immediately after the game, the coach vented his frustration with Schlager on Sky: “I was angry with him. All 50-50 situations were decided for Gladbach. Every single one! They’re on the ground 25 times and only take their time o’clock. In the 50th minute they already have cramps. Well, I don’t know.”

50 to 50 decisions must also be made 50 to 50 for both, said Nagelsmann. According to Nagelsmann, this was not the case: “I think Leroy Sané got 28 fouls from Kramer – and no free kick. The mood in the stadium was good, the referee certainly did his part – and so did I.”

Even during the game, Nagelsmann couldn’t hold back his frustration with the referee’s decisions. He received a yellow card in the 80th minute for beating up fourth official Jan Neitzel-Petersen.

Nagelsmann justifies Ausraster on the sidelines

At Sky he then explained the reason for his action: “Then I just asked if the headset worked.” He admits: “It was also an asshole question from me. Justified yellow card.”

Nagelsmann then followed up on the US television channel ESPN: “I think there were about 20 decisions that could have been made for both teams, and he always decided for Gladbach, in every situation. I think it was a terrible performance by the referee.” However, Nagelsmann added with a smile that he now expects a penalty.

Three years ago, Uli Hoeneß actually withdrew a little and did not stand again in the new election for Bayern President. Although he has chosen the idyllic surroundings of Lake Tegernsee, he doesn’t really find peace. After all, he is still honorary president and sits on the board of directors of Munich.