Nagelsmann explains decision to bench Müller against PSG
By Rune Gjerulff @runegjerulff
Julian Nagelsmann has explained the reasoning behind his decision to put Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting in his starting eleven and bench Thomas Müller against Paris Saint-Germain.
Thomas Müller. | Photo: Werner100359, CC BY-SA 4.0 |
"We had a long discussion and decided for Choupo, as he's a traditional striker. Thomas was having momentum, so it was a close call," Nagelsmann said in an interview ahead of round of 16 clash.
"Thomas took the decision well and professionally. I'm sure he will play a very good game if he comes on."
Müller and Choupo-Moting were both in the starting line-up for Saturday's 3-0 victory over Bochum. The former scored the opener, while the latter didn't get on the scoresheet.