FC Bayern Munich wants to set an example for the new season with a win in the Supercup duel with RB Leipzig.
"It's an important game because it's a small title. But also as a statement," said coach Julian Nagelsmann before the game of the German soccer champions on Saturday (8:30 p.m. / Sat.1 and Sky) at the DFB Cup winner.
"Leipzig are a hungry young club that's always trying to scratch Bayern Munich's status," said the 35-year-old. "It's important that as a club that was top of the league last year, you try to make a little statement and try to show your strength."
Nagelsmann has to do without at his former place of work in Leipzig after injuries to Leon Goretzka, Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting and Bouna Sarr. Newcomer Mathys Tel (17) is not yet eligible to play. You have to wait for the approval of an association committee, said Nagelsmann about the underage professional. But that is not dramatic. Maybe it would have been a bit early anyway, said the Munich coach. "I hope that the commission will meet and give the go-ahead." According to FIFA regulations, U18 players may only transfer internationally under certain conditions.
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