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Prepare for a grueling summer ahead for numerous German national team players. In June, the Nations League finals are on the calendar, followed swiftly by the Club World Cup with Bayern and Dortmund in the USA. There's no time for rest, only more trouble ahead.
Coach Julian Nagelsmann has announced the intention to field the strongest possible squad for the Nations League Final Four tournament this summer. After the quarter-final victory against Italy, Nagelsmann stated he wouldn't factor in the subsequent Club World Cup when selecting the German football national team players for the tournament taking place in Munich and Stuttgart from June 4 to 8.
The club tournament, held in a massive scale with 32 teams, will be hosted in the United States from June 15 to July 13. Club powerhouses Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, representing the Bundesliga, will compete in this tournament. "I can't concern myself with anything during a tournament," said Nagelsmann. Club coaches are knowledgeable about his forward-thinking approach and his commitment to player health. However, winning the Nations League title is also a top priority for the national team.
"That's the deal"
"That's the ultimately what the players want to play because they've earned it," Nagelsmann argued. The national team’s captain and star players concurred after the 3:3 draw against Italy in Dortmund, eyeing the prestigious list of participants, which includes the European champion Spain, World Cup runner-up France, and Portugal.
- Additional Insights: The Club World Cup primarily involves club teams rather than national teams, and it does not have a direct impact on the immediate schedule of the German national football team. However, the potentially shorter off-season break for players competing in the Club World Cup could negatively affect their preparation for future national team commitments.
Almost as soon as the Nations League final round concludes, Bayern's players will set off for the Club World Cup. Bayern's first group game will take place on June 15 in Cincinnati against Auckland City. The departure for the United States will occur several days prior, due to climate and time zone acclimatization. Dortmund will play Fluminese from Brazil on June 17, with Real Madrid and DFB defender Antonio Rüdiger beginning their Club World Cup journey a day later. The tournament lasts nearly a month, concluding on July 13. The U21 European Championship will simultaneously run from June 11 to 28 in Slovakia, featuring a German U21 team comprising several Bayern and Dortmund professionals. The 2025/2026 Bundesliga season kicks off on August 22, leaving little time for rest and fostering inevitable conflicts between clubs and associations.
Source: ntv.de, sue/dpa
- Julian Nagelsmann
- Football national team
- FIFA
- Gianni Infantino
- Notes: Club World Cup is a burden, according to Nagelsmann. Players may face reduced off-season breaks and could be negatively affected when rejoining their national teams. The Club World Cup offers significant financial rewards, boosting clubs' competitive advantage and potentially influencing national team performances.
"I am not going to be able to speak about the Club World Cup when selecting the German football national team for the Nations League Final Four tournament, as I want to field the strongest possible squad," Nagelsmann confirmed.
"Bundesliga representatives Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund will compete in the Club World Cup in 2025, taking place from June 15 to July 13 in the United States, but the tournament's grueling schedule might affect their acclimatization for future national team commitments," the article stated.
"The 2025/2026 Bundesliga season kicks off on August 22, leaving little time for rest after the Club World Cup, potentially leading to conflicts between clubs and associations," the report indicated.
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