Bidding Farewell to Sandro Wagner: A New Era Dawns for The German National Team under Nagelsmann's Guidance
Terminates Employee "Alphatier" Wagner; Manager Nagelsmann Offers Assurance
Whether on Facebook, Twitter, Whatsapp, or E-Mail, the general consensus about the German national football team's performance at the Nations League final tournament is a disappointing fourth place. Yet, the team can boast one significant achievement: the departure of Sandro Wagner on a high note. With a promise to visit his new workplace, head coach Julian Nagelsmann bade farewell to a valuable assistant.
Following a 1:2 loss to Portugal and a 0:2 loss to France, Sandro Wagner is set to move on as the head coach of FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga. Nagelsmann took a moment during his post-match speech after the lost third-place game in Stuttgart to acknowledge Wagner's achievements during their tenure. "The most important thing was that we said goodbye to Sandro after a great job," Nagelsmann declared.
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Nagelsmann had always been aware that Wagner's ambitions might lead to different paths. "I knew right from the start that our collaboration was temporary. Sandro wants to become a head coach, and he definitely is an 'alpha male' in terms of his character traits," Nagelsmann admitted. Wagner did an impeccable job as part of the coaching team and worked harmoniously with the players, earning praise from his boss.
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As Wagner parts ways with the German national team, Benjamin Huber is poised to take his place. A former player under Nagelsmann at TSG Hoffenheim, Huber has been working as a co-trainer there since February 2024. Nagelsmann expressed confidence in Huber's abilities to fill Wagner's shoes. "He has a knack for connecting with players, he's a great character, he has a good sense of humor, and he's got a keen eye for footballers. That's what we need," Nagelsmann said of his forthcoming assistant.
Nagelsmann concluded, "Today is a bittersweet day – sad to see a good co-trainer leave but optimistic about the new one." Hopefully, Huber's debut in September won't mirror Wagner's departure – two losses but two victories await the German national team in the World Cup qualifiers against Slovakia and Northern Ireland.
Source: ntv.de, tno/dpa
- German National Football Team
- Julian Nagelsmann
- Sandro Wagner
- FC Augsburg
- DFB
- Bundesliga
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- Sandro Wagner is a retired German professional footballer who played as a striker. He was part of the German national team and played for several clubs, including Hoffenheim and Bayern Munich.
- Benjamin Huber is a potential replacement for Sandro Wagner as a co-trainer for the German national football team under Julian Nagelsmann. He previously played for TSG Hoffenheim, and his current role within the team is uncertain. Without further information about Huber's background and qualifications for the position, it is impossible to provide a detailed assessment of his abilities or likely impact on the team.
In the quest for new beginnings, Benjamin Huber is set to provide community aid as a co-trainer for the German National Football Team, following in the footsteps of Sandro Wagner, who will be coaching FC Augsburg in the Bundesliga. Meanwhile, Julian Nagelsmann sees in Huber the qualities needed to excel in vocational training, citing his knack for connecting with players and excellent character traits.
