Yesterday, Paris Saint-Germain confirmed that attacking star Kylian Mbappe can be absent for as much as three weeks resulting from a thigh harm, which is able to rule him out for the following season. Champions League Conflict in opposition to Bayern Munich later this month. The assertion was very truncated and dry, leaving little room for translation.

Nonetheless, Julian Nagelsmann can not seem to purchase it. In response to a query in regards to the harm earlier than the crew’s subsequent match in opposition to Wolfsburg, the Bayern coach questioned the entire matter.

Actually, this little gaming saga is totally innocent however it might serve an vital function. This helps preserve the media and fanbase from getting swept up in hypothesis, and it additionally retains Bayern as a complete on guard over the menace from PSG. Complacency can kill a crew within the Champions League, and the Bavarians have been significantly responsible up to now. Nagelsmann desires to maintain his group targeted, and that is tough if the media/followers begin performing as if Bayern have already received.

Additionally, it is a media sport—maybe now, French journalists will return to Galtier and say, “Hey, Nagelsmann stated that, what’s your response?” If that occurs, their coach’s consideration, even for a quick second, will distract him from the job at hand. PSG have already gone out of their option to not explicitly affirm Mbappe’s absence in opposition to Bayern Munich, so forcing them to take action might come as a psychological blow.

It could be an excessive amount of to consider it, however Nagelsmann has been nicknamed ‘Mini Mourinho’ up to now. Mourinho is thought for his media thoughts video games. Possibly Nags is simply choosing up the mantle?