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Nagelsmann Makes Musiala’s World Cup Spot Dependent on Medical Green Light

The Germany coach is prioritizing long-term health over short-term gains.

Overview

  • Nagelsmann, speaking Thursday on MagentaTV, said Musiala will be selected only if team doctors find no risk to his long-term career.
  • Musiala broke his lower leg at the Club World Cup last summer, returned in January for Bayern, and skipped Germany’s March friendlies due to load symptoms.
  • The 23-year-old has come on as a substitute for Bayern and set up the late 3-3 equalizer against Real Madrid with a back-heel in the Champions League.
  • Oliver Kahn’s recent remarks fueled discussion before he said his words had been shortened, while Didi Hamann argued Musiala is not a World Cup lock and the player insists he wants to go.
  • Nagelsmann said he has most of his squad in mind and indicated Musiala could be used as an impact option if his fitness and minutes stay limited.