Julian Nagelsmann described Jamal Musiala’s show within the 5-3 DFL-Supercup win over RB Leipzig on Saturday as “world class”.
Musiala, 19, bought Bayern on their manner early within the first half with a cool end, earlier than enjoying an integral position of their subsequent two objectives as they went in on the break 3-0 up.
He performed an incisive go into Serge Gnabry, who picked out Sadio Mane for a aim on his aggressive debut for Bayern, earlier than teeing up Benjamin Pavard to make it three.
Musiala made 40 appearances throughout all competitions final season, but solely 18 got here as a starter.
Requested if he’s more likely to turn out to be an everyday fixture in his beginning XI this season, Nagelsmann stated: “After all, that’s as much as him. If he performs like he did at present then he’s indispensable to the workforce.
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“He had an impressive preparation, and was very diligent. He has improved defensively. His efficiency at present was world class.”
Bayern’s marquee signing forward of the 2022-23 marketing campaign, Mane, opened his account with a easy close-range end within the first half and noticed two efforts dominated out for offside after the break.
Nagelsmann was thrilled with the previous Liverpool ahead’s contribution and believes his presence brings out one of the best in different gamers.
“It was an excellent efficiency,” he added. “He’s humble, all the way down to earth, hardworking, and he pushes the boys within the dressing room.
“He’s a participant with excellent high quality, and he’s an impressive man.”
Leroy Sane got here off the bench so as to add a fifth aim with the final kick of the sport after Leipzig had pulled two objectives again having been 4-1 behind.
Nagelsmann was impressed by the previous Manchester Metropolis ahead, however believes there’s nonetheless loads of room for enchancment.
“He’s performed rather a lot higher previously week and a half,” the Bayern boss stated.
“He’s a fantastic individual and an impressive footballer. He scored a fantastic aim at present. We are able to get him the place we wish him to be. We now have to proceed engaged on it collectively.”
Saturday’s triumph was Bayern’s tenth within the DFL-Supercup, additional extending their report within the competitors.
Their bid for an eleventh consecutive Bundesliga title begins on Friday with a visit to Eintracht Frankfurt.
