The Lowdown on Die Mannschaft's Football Stars: A Peak at Germany's Players Post-Match against France
Assessment of Germany's National Football Squad - Criticism directed towards the individual members of the German national football team
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ter Stegen: Sidelined during the initial phase but stepped up when needed, saving several times. Also denied Mbappé's shot for France's first goal (45. +1). Showcased his strong comeback to the DFB team despite conceding two goals.
Kimmich: Switching to right-back in the back four, letting Mbappé score, and barely contributing to the attack apart from a shot in the final phase.
Koch: Allowed France's initial goal and unluckily deflected a ball towards Mbappé for France's second.
Tah: Improved compared to Portugal performance, displaying a commendable demeanor in duels and providing determined challenges. However, couldn't rectify the misunderstanding with Koch.
Raum: Made his presence on the field, earning a yellow card due to a tactical foul (30.), played cautiously defensively, but had some unlucky moments going forward.
Groß: Engaged well in duels, making accurate passes forward, but also came close to a costly mistake (10.).
Goretzka: Excellent transition moments and dynamic gameplay, benefiting the DFB team as the more offensive partner in the midfield.
Adeyemi: Caused headaches for France's defenders with his speed, frequently stopped only by fouls. Received a yellow card for a controversial dive, leading to a disallowed penalty (31.).
Woltemade: Scored in his second appearance, but the goal was disallowed. Still, he was an energetic element and winner of the home mini-EM.
Wirtz: Enjoyed himself before halftime but was unlucky to hit the post (37.). Less noticeable after the break.
Füllkrug: Atttracted defenders, creating space for teammates. Displayed robust play before a disallowed equalizer.
Undav: Substituted for VfB teammate Woltemade at halftime and scored, only for the goal to be disallowed.
Mittelstädt: Replaced Raum after an hour and sent Adeyemi away with a pass (71.).
Bischof: Made his debut for the A national team, settling in quickly, immediately involved in a duel with veteran Rabiot (66.) and defended well against Mbappé (71.).
Kehrer: Called up late and received his first minutes since June 2023.
Gnabry: Came on for Adeyemi and attempted a shot from distance (85.).
Performance Overview:
Here's a breakdown of Germany's key players' performances based on post-match ratings and assessments following their UEFA Nations League third-place match against France (June 8, 2025).
Standout Performances:
- Marc-André ter Stegen (GK) – 8/10
- Fabulous saves, including keeping out Rayan Cherki and Loıc Badé's header, as well as denying Marcus Thuram and another full-length stop against Mbappé.
Note: Full ratings for all defenders and midfielders are not available in the cited sources, but ter Stegen, Kimmich, and Tah were pointed out for their performances.
Additional Insights:
- Team Tactics: Backline struggles with France's speed and movement, particularly in transitions.
- Attacking Abilities: Attack shows flashes of promise but lacks finishing touch. A disallowed goal by Deniz Undav due to a foul by Niclas Füllkrug in the build-up.
- Team Morale: Frustration and inability to break down France's defense, with midfield often bypassed by direct play from the opposition.
Conclusion: Germany's performance was marked by a strong display from goalkeeper ter Stegen, while the defense—particularly Kimmich and Tah—struggled against France's pace and creativity. The attack showed promise but lacked clinical finishing and was ultimately unable to breach France's solid defensive structure.
In the analysis of Die Mannschaft's football stars following their match against France, Marc-André ter Stegen displayed a standout performance with an impressive 8 out of 10 rating. His fantastic saves, including denying Mbappé's shot, demonstrate his strong comeback to the DFB team. On the other hand, sports-analysis reveals that Germany's team tactics struggled against France's speed and movement, particularly in transition moments, similar to vocational training scenarios where quick decision-making and adaptation skills are crucial for success.
