Julian Nagelsmann had no doubts in handing Joao Cancelo his Bayern Munich debut on Wednesday, saying the full-back's coaching under Pep Guardiola eliminated any concerns.
Cancelo completed a sensational loan move from Manchester City on Tuesday, and was lining up at right-back for Bayern a day later for the first time in the German Cup against Mainz. Just 17 minutes in, and Cancelo joined the attack from his right wing-back postion, stood up his man, and sent a whipped cross to the far post for Eric-Maxim Chupo-Moting to convert at the back post.
The City loanee would be replaced on 71 minutes after a productive debut - where he made two crosses and 13 final third passes in the game. Reviewing the performance of his new signing, manager Nagelsmann praised Cancelo's creativity - and the role of Guardiola in his all-round play.
