Matthias Sammer criticizes Julian Nagelsmann: "Julian is still a young coach"

"A young coach basically wants a solution in the next second. An older coach remains calm, composed, clear – and works a lot on trust," Sammer added. Nagelsmann should "perhaps think a little more in terms of age."

The 58-year-old had already criticized the national team's playing style in a scathing assessment during the summer, denouncing the overly positive reaction to their quarter-final exit from the 2024 European Championship. Nagelsmann had partially agreed with Sammer's points but had preferred a personal, rather than a public, discussion.