Overview
- Nagelsmann described Ryan Gravenberch as “top-class” but said Bayern used him for late cameos that conflicted with a style reliant on sustained rhythm.
- He pointed to an entrenched Bayern midfield of Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka, with Aleksandar Pavlović promoted, leaving few starting chances.
- Gravenberch totaled 938 minutes across 33 Bayern appearances, averaging roughly 28 minutes per game.
- Since joining Liverpool, he has become a regular starter, making 26 Premier League starts this season with four goals and three assists after shifting into a holding role under Arne Slot.
- Nagelsmann said the case informs his Germany selections by testing whether players accept being 15th or 16th in the squad, while some reports suggest Bayern now regret selling him.