Julian Nagelsmann, 28, became the youngest ever coach in Germany's top flight on Saturday as his Hoffenheim side drew 1-1 at Werder Bremen in the Bundesliga's basement battle.

Nagelsmann saw his side pick up a point on his debut as Andrej Kramaric's early strike was cancelled out by ex-Chelsea defender Papy Djilobodji's first goal for Bremen.

Despite the draw, Hoffenheim remain six points from safety, and second from bottom, as they look to avoid relegation after eight years in Germany's top flight.

After his predecessor Huub Stevens stood down on Wednesday with heart problems, Nagelsmann was handed a contract until June 2019 and tasked with keeping Hoffenheim up.

Nagelsmann was due to take charge for the 2016-17 season, but circumstance led to his promotion having coached Hoffenheim's successful Under-19 team.

Nagelsmann took Hoffenheim's training on Thursday for the first time and said he is not daunted by the relegation battle.

"I know it's going to be hard, given the challenge of our current position in the table, but I am not afraid," he said.