JULIAN NAGELSMANN changed shirts at half-time of Germany’s big win over Curacao – and then the team played better.
Germany ran out 7-1 victors in Houston, but only after the surprise of being pegged back by their opponents.
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Julian Nagelsmann changed shirts at half-time as Germany beat Curacao Credit: Reuters
He swapped a stripey button-up top for a plain navy tee Credit: Getty
Felix Nmecha’s brilliant early goal looked set to open the floodgates for Nagelsmann’s side but they were stunned by Livano Comenencia’s deflected equaliser 20 minutes in.
Former Bayern Munich and RB Leipzig boss Nagelsmann, 38, was rocking a smart-casual button up navy and grey top at the time.
With matching grey trousers and a white watch, also donning pastel Adidas trainers, hipster Nagelsmann may well have been worried about a massive shock.
Nico Schlotterbeck put Germany ahead before the break with a flicked header from a corner before Kai Havertz‘s penalty in stoppage time gave the favourites breathing room.
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Germany went on to win the second half 4-0, rounding off a comprehensive result in the end – and eagle-eyed watchers noticed that Nagelsmann also swapped his shirt.
He came out after giving his team-talk in a plain navy tee with a block of small writing on the back.
And fans were confused – but also impressed – with how things switched up.
One wrote on X: “HIGH LEVEL TACTICS FROM JULIAN NAGELSMANN.
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“The German manager made a half-time wardrobe change, opting for a more casual look.”
Another said: “Of course Nagelsmann changed his shirt at half time”.
Nagelsmann, the youngest boss at the tournament, is well known for his fashion on the touchline.
He regularly goes with flashy clothing and trendy styles, even with the national team.
At Bayern he used to arrive at training on a skateboard and often dressed in slick coats or modern fits.
He watched on as Jamal Musiala, Nathaniel Brown, Deniz Undav, and a second from Havertz rounded off a strong start for Germany.
