Julian Nagelsmann described Jamal Musiala’s show within the 5-3 DFL-Supercup win over RB Leipzig on Saturday as “world class”.
Musiala, 19, obtained Bayern on their approach early within the first half with a cool end, earlier than enjoying an integral function of their subsequent two objectives as they went in on the break 3-0 up.
He performed an incisive move into Serge Gnabry, who picked out Sadio Mane for a objective 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 into an everyday fixture in his beginning XI this season, Nagelsmann stated: “In fact, that’s as much as him. If he performs like he did in the present day then he’s indispensable to the workforce.
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“He had an excellent preparation, and was very diligent. He has improved defensively. His efficiency in the present day 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 the perfect 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 excellent man.”
Leroy Sane got here off the bench so as to add a fifth objective 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 may be nonetheless loads of room for enchancment.
“He’s carried out loads higher up to now week and a half,” the Bayern boss stated.
“He’s a fantastic individual and an excellent footballer. He scored a fantastic objective in the present day. We will get him the place we wish him to be. We have now 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.
