Nagelsmann Goes for a Shake-Up: Future Stars Kick off for Germany in Nations League Semi-final
Unconventional DFB Squad Unveiled
Facebook Twitter Whatsapp E-Mail Print Copy Link The curtain falls on some familiar faces as Nagelsmann charts a new course for the German National Team ahead of the UEFA Nations League showdown against Portugal. In an exciting move, the head coach introduces some fresh blood to the squad, aiming to overcome the loss of key players.
Mystery Man Nagelsmann safeguards his secrets, working privately with his national players in Herzogenaurach as they prepare for their semi-final clash with Portugal in Munich. With top performers like Antonio Rüdiger, Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz, and Tim Kleindienst out, Nagelsmann faces an intriguing challenge in devising the ideal lineup for the Wednesday night (9 pm/CET on ZDF and DAZN, plus ntv.de live ticker) bout against Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal's elite.
Gambler Nagelsmann prides himself on his strategy, and his national team is no exception. When asked, he stated emphatically that "every player has made the decision to give it their all." The recent resurgence in national team pride means that Nagelsmann isn't overly burdened by the late withdrawals of Jonathan Burkardt, Angelo Stiller, Nadiem Amiri, and Yann Bisseck. With only one loss in the last 17 games, "the self-confidence has grown."
A New Face in the Deck
The confidence among the team shines through in words from captain Joshua Kimmich: "It's obviously disappointing and frustrating. But the players who are at home aren't helping us. We have enough quality to win the games." The numerous absences are viewed more as a challenge than a hindrance by the rest of the team. Marc-André ter Stegen confidently boosts team morale: "We have a great squad where we can make adjustments. We have so much quality that we can fill any position perfectly."
New Recruits for the Battleground
Waldemar Anton from BVB Dortmund could slot in as a substitute for the defensive lineup, partnering Jonathan Tah. Aleksandar Pavlovic and Felix Nmecha vie for the chance to replace Stiller in defensive midfield, and Serge Gnabry could potentially fill the void left by his Munich teammate, Jamal Musiala. Furthermore, Nick Woltemade eagerly anticipates his debut, as Nagelsmann considers him a strong option to bolster the attacking front in the absence of Kai Havertz and Tim Kleindienst[3].
Julian Nagelsmann acknowledged the potential of Woltemade, stating, "Of course, he has a chance, otherwise, he wouldn't be here. We have two absences with Kleindienst and Havertz that we can't replace as well with other players. Nick fits in very, very well there."
With the selection process taking place behind closed doors, Nagelsmann's planned starting lineup remains a closely guarded secret. However, the German team is prepared and motivated, as evidenced by returnee Niclas Füllkrug's declaration: "The work we did before the Euros is now paying off."
The goal for the team is clear: "We absolutely want to win this tournament," said Füllkrug. Despite the heated competition for starting spots, harmony prevails, setting the stage for Germany to make a breakthrough against Portugal[1].
Sources:[1] ntv.de[2] iMia Sanneh, "Julian Nagelsmann's Debut": Bisseck Out - Coach Names Replacement, golem.de[3] talkSPORT, The TalkSPORT exchange, ntv.de
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