In a press conference on the eve of facing Bochum in the Bundesliga, Julian Nagelsmann explained Tanguy Nianzou’s lack of playing time and expects much more from the former Parisian.
Trained at Paris Saint-Germain, Tanguy Nianzou (19) revealed himself with the professionals during the 2019-20 season where he was able to play 13 games (3 goals, 2 assists in all competitions) with the Ile-de-France club. But while he was one of PSG’s greatest hopes, the defender has had a complicated career since leaving Bayern Munich in 2020. First hampered by long physical glitches upon his arrival, the central defender, who can also play in midfield, then had very little playing time to acquire.
And the arrival of Julian Nagelsmann on the bench of the Bavarians has not changed anything. While the ex-Parisian has only been established five times this season, the German manager made a lucid observation on Tanguy Nianzou at a press conference this Friday. “Tanguy is a great talent, but he is no longer 18 years old. Reliability should always come first. That’s what he still lacks a bit. Sometimes he plays very well, he makes exceptional passes in the middle, very good openings, but he also misses obvious passes, like when he came on against Cologne. Of course, this lack of reliability is also due to the lack of rhythm.he first explained.
“If he becomes more reliable then he will get the playing time he needs”
Before discussing his defensive shortcomings. “He is aggressive and has an unconditional desire to always want to defend, but he has to take fewer risks. It may be easier for young forwards, as their mistakes are not directly penalised. If he becomes more reliable, then he will get the playing time he needs. It’s a bit of a vicious circle. It’s a game of balance and the player must to some extent overcome this vicious circle by working..
“All this generation of modern defender is able to raise, but not to defend. This is why I think it is essential that he is up to it (…) It is important that he prepares well for the next match (against Bochum, in the Bundesliga). I don’t care about his goals. He must play more simply and seriously at an age when he does not yet have enough experience., he further explained. While Nianzou has only played 562 minutes of play in 19 months, Julian Nagelsmann, aware of his player’s great potential, has therefore not finished demanding him.
