"Nagelsmann Confirms Changes: No Need for On-Field Excavation"
Germany's Coach Speaks Ahead of Third-Place Showdown Against France
Germany's coach, Julian Nagelsmann, is pushing for an enhanced performance from the German national team in the upcoming third-place match in the Nations League. In an interview, Nagelsmann stated, "It ain't about third or fourth place - it's about playing a cracking game and getting ready for the World Cup qualifiers." The game takes place on Sunday, 3 PM, in Stuttgart against reigning world champions, France (live on RTL and DAZN).
Nagelsmann underlined that the clash still carries "many aspects," despite it being "par for the course" for "a few percentage points to be missing." Nevertheless, the coach doesn't anticipate any motivational issues with his team: "It's still the German A squad. If I've gotta pump 'em up every time in the locker room, then I need to rethink the team roster. Football's a beautiful game. Nobody needs to dig ditches tomorrow."
Pascal Groß Expects Opportunity in Starting Lineup
Pascal Groß echoed Nagelsmann's remarks. "I'm fucking stoked for the game against a top-tier opponent, against world-class players," said Groß. "It's a massive fucking thing."
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Dortmund native Groß is set to start against France. Following the semi-finals loss against Portugal (1:2), Nagelsmann plans some changes. "We'll be shaking up a few positions," said the 37-year-old. "We'll adjust the defensive formation." Nagelsmann hopes this tweak will generate "more successful high ball wins."
No Extra Time If Match Is a Draw
In case of a draw, the German team will evade the exhaustion of extra time. If there's no winner after 90 minutes, the game goes straight to a penalty shootout. The standard extra time in tournaments will be omitted, as announced by UEFA on Saturday.
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"Nagelsmann, the German coach, is looking to showcase a spectacular game of football in the upcoming third-place match against France, emphasizing that European leagues like this one are valuable opportunities for the national team."
"Pascal Groß, who is expected to start in the match, shares Nagelsmann's enthusiasm. He views the game against France as a significant encounter against top-tier opponents, showcasing the players' passion for the beautiful game of football."
