Against France, Sandro Wagner stands on the sidelines next to Julian Nagelsmann next time. The national coach found praise for his assistant in advance.
William Laing reports from Stuttgart
The game against France means saying goodbye to the DFB team. Sandro Wagner, who has been assisted by Julian Nagelsmann in the past two years, will settle his office after the game for third place on Sunday (from 3 p.m. in the live ticker at T-Online). The 37-year-old becomes head coach at FC Augsburg for the new season.
At the final press conference on Saturday, Nagelsmann has now been asked about the upcoming departure of his colleague. The 37-year-old was asked what he was expecting from Wagner at FC Augsburg. The national coach initially reacted cautiously, but then praised his assistant coach for the good work that he had done since 2023.
“I have no expectations of him, what should I expect? He think Wagner feels good with the decision. That is the important thing, according to the national coach.
Then Nagelsmann added: “He did a good job with us, fulfilled the things that we needed in the coaching team.” He wish Wagner “all the luck that he is successful and that he plays attractive football with Augsburg.”
In this context, Nagelsmann also brought a possible reunion with his assistant. He would also have something from successful football in Augsburg under Wagner. That would mean that “maybe one or the other game can also look at himself.”
According to media reports, Wagner is not officially said goodbye on Sunday. The reason is apparently the tight UEFA time plan. According to the “Bild”, Wagner’s farewell is to be made up for as part of one of the upcoming international matches.