Julian Nagelsmann's managerial career, which once followed a dizzying upward trajectory, has stalled in recent years. After his premature departure from Bayern Munich, he took charge of the Germany national team – a chapter that, in hindsight, proved rather unfortunate, primarily due to Die Mannschaft's early exit from the last World Cup.As a reminder, the 39-year-old has been out of work since resigning in early July, following Germany's defeat to Paraguay in the round of 32 at football's biggest showpiece. And although Nagelsmann failed to make his mark as a national team manager, there are still clubs that believe in his potential.Carrick's days are numbered, Nagelsmann near Old Trafford?Speculation has emerged in recent weeks linking the young coach with Manchester United, while some of the leading clubs in the Turkish Super Lig have also reportedly made inquiries about his services.However, according to BILD, the possibility of a return to familiar surroundings as early as this winter cannot be ruled out – with Nagelsmann potentially taking charge of his former club, RB Leipzig, once again.The fact that Nagelsmann is being considered a serious option at a time when the Bulls are enjoying a resurgence under Martin Demichelis has come as a surprise to many.BETTING GUIDE: RB Leipzig vs Manchester City, Match Preview, Team News and PredictionThe Argentine recently oversaw three consecutive wins in competitive matches, yet, according to the German newspaper, those in charge at the Red Bull-owned club are not entirely satisfied. The current manager has recorded eight wins and five defeats so far, and serious reservations remain about his work.The Argentine faces an extremely difficult task tonight – improving Leipzig's European standing against Manchester City.During his first spell in charge, Julian Nagelsmann failed to lead RB Leipzig to a trophy, but he did achieve some outstanding results in Europe. In the 2019/20 season, he guided the team to the Champions League semi-finals.UEFA CHAMPIONS LEAGUEMatchday 4TuesdayGalatasaray – Stuttgart 2-0 (2-0)/Batrakov 12, 15/Shakhtar Donetsk – Sporting Lisbon 0-1 (0-0)/Doumbia 59/Atletico Madrid – Bayern Munich 0-2 (0-0)/Karl 54, Laimer 74/Barcelona – Aston Villa 3-0 (1-0)/Yamal 7, Raphinha 52, 64/Bodo/Glimt – Lille 0-0Feyenoord – Inter Milan 0-3 (0-2)/Bisseck 8, Esposito 34, Zielinski 54/LASK – Slovan Bratislava 4-0 (3-0)/Molgaard Jorgensen 19, 37, Ljubicic 44, Adeniran 48/Manchester United – Roma 3-2 (0-2)/Fernandes 58 pen, Cunha 83, 86 – Soule 11, Malen 17 pen/Villarreal – PSG 0-6 (0-4)/Neves 9, Doue 12, Mayulu 13, Ruiz 17, 50, Boly 78/Wednesday20.45: (12.0) AEK Athens (7.50) Real Madrid (1.22)20.45: (5.40) Fenerbahce (5.00) Liverpool (1.52)23.00: (1.70) Borussia Dortmund (4.20) Real Betis (4.30)23.00: (3.00) Lens (4.00) Como (2.15)23.00: (2.10) PSV (4.20) Club Brugge (2.95)23.00: (1.97) Porto (3.80) Napoli (3.50)23.00: (4.90) RB Leipzig (5.20) Manchester City (1.57)23.00: (11.0) Slavia Prague (6.25) Arsenal (1.25)23.00: (1.42) Viking (5.00) Sabah Baku (6.25)***odds are subject to change***
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