Down at pitch level, Nagelsmann turned toward his bench. "He's done enough," he said, nodding toward Glück. "Bring him off."
The fourth official raised the board.
21 – Lukas Brandt → 19 – Leroy Sané
As Lukas jogged toward the touchline, the stadium rose as one. Even the Italian supporters near the far stand applauded, some shaking their heads in disbelief.
O'Hagan:
"Listen to that reception for the sixteen-year-old. A standing ovation from sixty thousand inside the Signal Iduna Park. What a performance from the youngest player on the pitch."
Lukas smiled softly, raising his hand in acknowledgement. As he reached the sideline, Nagelsmann pulled him into a brief hug, murmuring something only they could hear. Glück patted his back as he passed, while Sané — the man replacing him — grinned and whispered, "You're making it hard for the rest of us, kid."
Lukas chuckled, breathless. "Just keeping it warm for you."
