Europe: UEFA Nations League
FT
5 - 0
(1 - 0)
Germany
Hungary
N. Füllkrug (27), J. Musiala (58), F. Wirtz (66), A. Pavlović (77), K. Havertz (81)
By Rune Gjerulff@runegjerulff

Nagelsmann backs Wirtz and Musiala for future Ballon d'Or glory

Julian Nagelsmann was full of praise for Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz after the pair starred in Saturday's 5-0 win over Hungary.

 

Germany thrashed Hungary 5-0 last night, with youngsters Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz both playing key roles in the win.

Neither Wirtz nor Musiala, both 21, have been nominated for the Ballon d'Or this time around, but Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann is sure that will change in the future if they keep up the good work.

"If they continue to work hard and stay like this, then hopefully they will both be nominated for the Ballon d'Or at some point," he said in a post-match interview.

"They have the talent, they can do anything. The important thing is that they stay healthy and they are doing everything they can in terms of training.

“They both definitely have the potential to win it one day.”

Musiala was directly involved in four goals (one goal, three assists), while Wirtz racked up a goal and an assist. 

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