News leaks circulated online before the official German national team squad announcement for the World Cup. Many fans felt the leaks spoiled the reveal, though some reports were inaccurate. Julian Nagelsmann was asked about the leaks and explained that he could delay disclosure until the squad reveal but chose not to. He said he prefers staying in touch with players and personally informing them, whether the news is good or bad. He noted that media coverage happens after players are briefed and that he cannot control what the media writes. He emphasized speaking to every player first and said the leaks do not bother him.
"“I could sit down the day of the squad reveal, roll out a piece of paper and say, 'Right, these are the players.' That would, of course, prevent it from appearing in the media beforehand. But I don't care about that. I prefer staying in touch with the players and explaining why things are the way they are. The right approach is to inform the players personally - whether the news is good or bad. Normally the story breaks in the media only after the players are briefed. I can't control what the media write, but I believe you should always speak to every player first. The leaks don't bother me,” Nagelsmann told the media ahead of training camp, as captured via @iMiaSanMia."
"This is a really good perspective by Nagelsmann. While taking care of the media and showing a united front to the world is important, managing players is far more important, and it is clear the former Bayern Munich boss understands this. At the end of the day, it is players talking to their agents and others that is getting these leaks out."
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