Despite the ongoing media debate, Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann has offered his unwavering support for the experienced defender ahead of the international break. The national team manager dismissed the outrage over the incident against Getafe, describing the challenge as "hard, but football-specific".
Nagelsmann firmly believes that the player's natural intensity is an asset rather than a flaw. "Antonio is someone who is super polarising, which is why a lot is made out of it," the manager stated. "He is one who protects the national team family extremely and does everything so that we are successful. He is a real character who embodies a maximum will to win."