Julian Nagelsmann is reluctant to comment on the Bayern captain’s question, which arose after Manuel Neuer’s frustration interview. Opposite the ‘Bild’ the trainer says: “I know that’s a very burning question that’s being asked because the interview came out. But it’s not a question I want to answer right now.”
Nagelsmann elaborates: “I now have to answer the question of who will be captain on the field in the next five months – whether that’s Thomas, Josh or another player.” According to ‘kicker’, the relationship between Nagelsmann and Neuer has been tense for a long time because the trainer prefers Kimmich as the contact person for internal team matters. The dismissal of goalkeeper coach Toni Tapalovic has now put additional strain on the relationship.
