Following Germany's successful Europa League group stage win over Hungary, head coach Nagelsmann attended a press conference to share his thoughts on the match, the players' performance and the fans' support.
Nagelsmann began by talking about the enthusiastic support of the fans, saying that he was not a part of the singing, but that he was deeply affected by it. He described the atmosphere before the match as "very good" and noted that the parade of fans and the singing of the national anthem were "touching moments" that had a positive impact on the team.
Speaking about the game itself, the manager said it was a "tough game", but the team showed good team spirit and the ability to cope with difficulties. He singled out Gündoğan's performance, praising him for "doing a lot of work" and showing great control and intelligence in the game. Nagelsmann also emphasized Gündogan's achievements at Manchester City and Barcelona, and expressed confidence that he will continue his excellent form.
In addition, Nagelsmann also spoke highly of young player Musiala, who he thought performed well in both matches, not only struggling to defend on the offensive end, but also showing a good mentality. Nagelsmann revealed that he had an in-depth conversation with Musiala and encouraged him to keep a relaxed mindset to the game.
Finally, when asked about the importance of finishing first in the group stage, Nagelsmann made it clear that "we want to be first" because of the positive internal and external impact it will have on the team and in relation to possible potential opponents.
