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Horst Steffen: The haven of peace at Werder, Nagelsmann in crisis!
Horst Steffen convinces as Werder coach over Julian Nagelsmann. A look back at the current situation on September 13th, 2025.
Horst Steffen: The haven of peace at Werder, Nagelsmann in crisis!
Things are really busy in the football scene these days! An article by Max Holscher in the NWZ Online sheds light on the current mood at SV Werder Bremen and the German national team. While Werder coach Horst Steffen creates positive vibes with his calm and confident manner, DFB coach Julian Nagelsmann radiates more unrest. Especially in the time after the hectic deadline day, the Werder fans finally had the opportunity to get to know the new faces in the team in more detail.
Holscher describes Steffen as a trusting figure, similar to a tutor, which gives many hopes for a successful weekend. In contrast, Nagelsmann is associated with a certain stubbornness and disorientation. The national team's mixed performances, which have recently been perceived as scary by fans, are not helping to calm people's minds.
A look at Julian Nagelsmann
Julian Nagelsmann, born on July 23, 1987 in Landsberg am Lech, has had an impressive career as a trainer. After ending his playing career early due to injuries, he started as a youth coach at TSG Hoffenheim in 2010. He took over the Hoffenheim first team in 2015 and impressively led the team to a third place in the Bundesliga and Champions League qualification, as Wikipedia documents.
His path took him via RB Leipzig, where he reached the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League in 2020, to Bayern Munich, which he took over for a record sum of 25 million euros. He won the Bundesliga in his first season, but was relieved of his duties in March 2023. He has had the reins of the German national team since September 2023, with a contract until July 31, 2024.
The challenges as a national coach
The position of national coach is historically of great importance and often a challenge. According to the information from Wikipedia about national coaches), this position has always received a lot of attention, although the expectations can often quickly turn into pressure. Nagelsmann now follows in the tradition of previous coaches, some of whom went through very different phases.
At the moment it looks as if the unrest surrounding the German national team could be difficult for Nagelsmann. Fans and experts have doubts as to whether his approach is really heading in the right direction. Holscher's optimistic view of Steffen, on the other hand, gives hope that Werder Bremen is well positioned for the next challenges.
So it remains exciting to see how the situations surrounding Steffen and Nagelsmann will develop. While Bremen are in a phase of renewal, the national team is fighting for consistency - a balancing act that will certainly continue to move the hearts of fans in both camps.