Nine out of eleven: Nagelsmann avoids revealing his starting lineup
Layin' It Down:
Germany is poised to face Portugal in the Nations League semi-final, set to kick off at 9 PM CEST on Wednesday, and head coach Julian Nagelsmann has dish-ed out some deets on his starting eleven... or, ya know, he hasn't. But, ya boy Josh Kimmich, the team captain, is gearing up for his 100th international appearance, and he ain't gonna miss it!
Also, Marc-André ter Stegen will be guarding the goal, and Leon Goretzka, who couldn't resist a smart-alecky comment, is a lock for the midfield. As for Serge Gnabry, Leroy Sané, and the enigmatic Florian Wirtz, well, they're just chuckin' it in there too, I guess.
But, hold up! There's some confusion about who'll be manning the defense. Dayot Upamecano's name didn't come up, and there's a possibility that Waldemar Anton, Jonathan Tah, Pavlo Anton Koch, or maybe even Mittelstadt might be stepping in. As for Anton Andrich or Pavlovic, they just might join Goretzka in the midfield mix. Lastly, Nick Woltemade has been killin' it in training, so there's a good chance he'll get a shot at startin'.
Germany's last taste of victory in a semi-final was back in 2017 during the Confederations Cup. Leon Goretzka ain't one to shy away from the spotlight, and he's ready to bring home another trophy. Let's do this, Germany!
The other semi-final matchup pits European champions Spain and defending title holders France against each other at 9 PM CEST on Thursday in Stuttgart. The grand finale goes down in Munich on Sunday at the same time.
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- Following the confusion over the defensive lineup, Germany's midfield might see the addition of Anton Woltemade, according to various sources, as he is likely to make his presence felt on the right wing against Portugal in the Nations League.
- In the Champions League, Germany's rivals, Spain, will clash with defending title holders France on Thursday, showcasing two European giants vying for the semi-final victory, setting the stage for the grand finale in Munich on Sunday.
