Fall Undav: Wie Nagelsmanns Fehler Deutschlands Stärke wurde (mit Gianni Costa)

National coach Julian Nagelsmann publicly belittled Deniz Undav before this World Cup, drawing criticism both internally and publicly. DFB expert Gianni Costa explains in the Fever Pit'ch podcast how this leadership error became a strength of the German team. 📩 Get your daily football analysis in our free newsletter: https://www.feverpitch.de/newsletter-... This episode is presented by bet365 Sports Betting. 18+ | Allowed (White-List) | Addiction Risks | Help at buwei.de ▶️ Why this is important: National coach Julian Nagelsmann's development at this World Cup is exemplified by the Deniz Undav case. Before the tournament, Nagelsmann had verbally rebuked the Stuttgart player in interviews and, according to Gianni Costa, received "a real, real beating" for it, even internally. The former DFB reporter, who now works as a coach and consultant on leadership and team culture, explains in the Fever Pit'ch podcast why this episode was more than just an unfortunate choice of words. Nagelsmann stuck to his sporting idea of ​​using Undav as a substitute, but changed his approach to communicating with the player. With three goals and two assists, Undav became Germany's most important attacking player at this World Cup. Costa sees this as proof of how much Nagelsmann has developed as a leader, because good leadership doesn't mean sticking to a decision once it's been made. In the 2-1 win against Ivory Coast, Costa saw the importance of the bench, which plays a decisive role in the tournament's outcome. Undav, Antonio Rüdiger, Nadiem Amiri, and Leon Goretzka all came off the bench and made a significant impact on the game. Costa distinguishes this German national team from previous DFB teams, emphasizing that a shared goal and avoiding cliques are crucial, not personal harmony. Photo: Imago / Koch Julian Nagelsmann publicly criticized Deniz Undav in interviews before the World Cup, drawing criticism both internally and publicly, according to Gianni Costa. Nagelsmann stuck to his sporting strategy of using Undav as a substitute, but changed his approach to communicating with the player. Undav is Germany's most important attacking player at this World Cup, with three goals and two assists. In the 2-1 win against Ivory Coast, several substitutes, including Undav, Antonio Rüdiger, Nadiem Amiri, and Leon Goretzka, made a significant impact on the game. Costa describes the German bench at this tournament as an active part of the team, rather than a collection of disappointed substitutes. Costa sees the difference from previous DFB teams not in personal harmony, but in a shared goal and avoiding cliques. ``` Costa emphasizes that a national team must be managed differently than a club, and that vigilance regarding developments is crucial. 00:00 The return of the German national team 02:02 The victory as a sign of progress 06:28 Team spirit and resilience in the tournament 10:52 Psychology vs. football: The tournament's strength 13:12 The influence of team dynamics and leadership 16:29 Team building and shared experiences 20:58 Nagelsmann's role and the team's future 25:03 The team's homogeneity 26:12 Julian Nagelsmann: The young coach in focus 30:23 Leadership and adaptability in football 34:29 The role of Deniz Undav and team dynamics 37:49 Strengths and weaknesses of the German national team 43:33 Looking ahead: What comes after the group stage? ▶️ More analyses & talks at https://www.feverpitch.de #FeverPitch #FootballTalk #Bundesliga