Nagelsmann: We have to push Gundogan, and this is our mission before the fans

German national team coach Julian Nagelsmann appeared in press statements after the victory over Hungary 2-0 in the second round of the group stage of Euro 2024.

The coach said: “ There were moments when we had to persevere, but this is a process of maturity. In October, we would not have won today’s match 2-0 at this level. You have to remain stable. They were a difficult opponent, but we remained stable in most situations. You have to win a match like this. Firstly, and we succeeded in doing so.”

He added: “Musiala’s performance? He performed wonderfully in both matches, not only the two goals but every position in our offensive possession is difficult The opponent has to defend him. It's important for him not to deal with pressure, just use his ability to solve individual attacking situations, he just has to play as if he were on a small field anywhere in Germany or England, it doesn't matter, he just has to play. Football with his friends. In terms of pressure, he is great at playing football.”

He continued: “Gundogan worked a lot, and was in contact with us a lot on the sidelines He tried to direct and control the match. He is a very intelligent player, and we have to trust him a lot. He was the captain of Manchester City when they won the league and he was one of their best players. We all have to push him a little, because we know what is inside him.”

He concluded: Supporting the fans? The fans’ journey has passed. Next to our hotel, and it was very loud in the stadium - it gives you a good feeling and that helps us, which is hard to believe. The fans move you, it's our job to let the fans keep dreaming."