Kroos successor found? Nagelsmann with special praise for shooting star: “Cool boy”

After the DFB victory against Hungary, Julian Nagelsmann praised his player. Pavlovic even received special praise from the national coach.

Düsseldorf – Shortly before the 2024 European Championship, Aleksandar Pavlović had to cancel his appointment with the national coach. Due to an infection, the FC Bayern Munich midfielder was unable to take part in the tournament and was heartbroken. He made his debut in the European Championship test against Ukraine, but had to wait longer for his second international match after missing the European Championship.

DFB substitute Pavlović convinces national coach

In the Nations League match against Hungary in Düsseldorf, the time had come. Pavlović came on for Pascal Groß in the 60th minute and fitted in seamlessly. In addition to a strong performance, the 20-year-old also scored his first international goal. In combination with Wirtz and Musiala, it was his Bayern teammate who ultimately set up Pavlović.

After the game, the national coach gave him special praise. “When you see Pavlo playing a great game after being substituted, he was very dominant.” “He embodies a lot of what I imagine the number six to be,” Nagelsmann said at the ZDF microphone.

“He does it well and is also a cool guy, funny, but still modest.” “He really wants to win, even in training, I really like that,” the national coach continued. Aleksandar Pavlović was convincing and can look forward to more appearances in the jersey with the eagle on his chest.

DFB coach Nagelsmann with special praise for Pavlović

ZDF expert Christoph Kramer agreed with the national coach's praise. “Aleksandar Pavlović can become a world-class number six in a possession-based team.” “He should stay at Bayern for a long time, if possible, or at least always go to teams that have the ball a lot, because that's where he's outstanding,” said the 33-year-old.