Third-Place Showdown: Germany vs France in the Nations League
No need for excavation, says Nagelsmann
Football fans are eagerly awaiting the third-place match between Germany and France in the Nations League. There seem to be no motivational struggles amongst the German national players, as they're all raring to go according to their coach, Julian Nagelsmann.
Nagelsmann highlights several aspects that make this match a captivating encounter. "It's still the German football A national team," he explains, "If I always have to motivate them in the locker room, then I have to change something in the squad. It's football. It's something beautiful that we do."
The Importance of Third Place
The appeal of the third-place match goes beyond motivation. It's about honing skills for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, securing valuable world rankings points, and ensuring a rhythm for some players in the squad. Nagelsmann sees every player craving a spot in the World Cup qualifiers, which kick off in September.
In light of the disappointing 1:2 defeat against Portugal in the semi-final of the Final Four tournament, Nagelsmann is considering some personnel changes. Stuttgart-based Pascal Groß, who attended the press conference, might be one of the players to secure a starting spot. "I don't need to motivate myself much to play for Germany," says Groß, expressing his unbridled enthusiasm for the match against France, a fierce opponent.
Anticipation and Determination
For Groß, the chance to measure himself against high-caliber players and represent Germany remains a significant challenge. "We can collect points for the world rankings. We can become third. So, I play for something," articulates the 33-year-old, reinforcing the importance of the third-place match.
Despite some absences, such as top striker Ousmane Dembélé, Nagelsmann praises France for their impressive depth, brutal performance density, and potential flow on the pitch.
With football's allure and the various factors at play, Sunday's match promises to be a thrilling spectacle in Stuttgart.
Football enthusiasts eagerly anticipate the third-place showdown between Germany and France in the Nations League, a match that serves as a crucial stepping stone for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers. Stuttgart-based Pascal Groß, one of the potential starters, expresses his unwavering determination to play for Germany, viewing the match against France as an opportunity to secure points for the World Rankings and potentially clinch third place.
