Nagelsmann backs Neuer to return to his best following controversies

Tapalovic’s dismissal was followed by a wave of controversy as

severely criticized

’s hierarchy about the decision. This was then followed by comments from CEO Kahn and sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic who both slammed Neuer’s comments. Bayern president Herbert Hainer also echoed their position in his comments as well.

Ahead of Bayern's Bundesliga clash with Bochum,

considers the controversies "buried" as he backs Neuer to get back to his best after returning from injury.

"

Everything I discuss with players stays internal. Manu's job is to get fit again. My job is to support him,"

he said at a press conference.

"I ask you to let it rest. It's important that the topic is buried soon. Everyone knows that healing the body is also closely related to the thoughts in your head.

"Manu is currently the captain of this team, you will see everything else. I am certain that Manu will be an outstanding goalkeeper again."

The German coach insisted on focusing on one game at a time with their Champions League clash with PSG looming closer.

"

We have to get the game against Paris out of our heads because we have to keep our rhythm,

" he said.

"We haven't had that much flow in the last few weeks. Everything we do on Saturday can also have an impact on Tuesday's game."

"Paris are better with those two [Mbappe and Messi] than without. It's the same with us when two top players are out.

"I've read a lot about my attack, which wasn't one. If a player is 'out' and then he plays, everyone says: 'What kind of idiot is Nagelsmann? He let himself be blinded'.

"My answer was just that I prepare like Mbappe is going to play, the same goes for Messi, I prepare the team as if they will both play, because they have other good players who can fill that position."

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