Just Quotin' Nagelsmann: On May 22, footie secrets spill! 🤫
Nagelsmann unveils squad's hidden detail on the 22nd of May - Unveiling of Confidential Team Selection Plan by Nagelsmann on May 22nd
Get ready to spill the tea, Germany! On May 22, our head coach, Julian Nagelsmann, will dish the deets on the German Football Association (DFB) squad for the inaugural Nations League finale. This announcement drops just a handful of days after the final Bundesliga matchday.
Who's the first opponent on the roster? None other than Portugal, featuring the legendary Cristiano Ronaldo, slated to face off against the DFB squad in the semi-finals on June 4 (9:00 PM) in Munich. The second semi-final, starring European champions Spain against World Cup runners-up France, will happen a day later in Stuttgart. The final will be held on June 8 (9:00 PM) in Munich, with the third-place playoff in Stuttgart the same day.
Returnin' Favorites with an Asterisk
Looking at the comeback kids, goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen (FC Barcelona) and striker Niclas Füllkrug (West Ham United) could make a reappearance in Nagelsmann's squad after recovering from lengthy ailments. Both stars haven't seen international action since September 2022. But hold up! There's some drama brewing with question marks lingering over top players, such as offensive stars Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich) and Kai Havertz (FC Arsenal) who've been banged up, and Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid) recuperating from knee surgery. Dortmund's Nico Schlotterbeck, sidelined with a long-term knee injury, unfortunately, can't join the fun.
A Title? The Desire is Real!
Feeling ambitious? Nagelsmann certainly is! Our coach will reunite the national players once more at the Adidas home base in Herzogenaurach on May 30, echoing last year's stay during the home European Championship. Nagelsmann lays it out: a title would definitely give the team a much-needed boost, setting their sights on the World Cup next year in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
- Julian Nagelsmann
- Nations League
- DFB
- Munich
- Stuttgart
- Marc-André ter Stegen
- Frankfurt am Main
- Niclas Füllkrug
- Intermediate goal
- German Football Association
- Portugal
- Ronaldo
- France
- Final
- Sunday
(Side Note)Intrigue lurks as a few possible returnees and question marks hover over players.🔍 On the return front,👥 Waldemar Anton, a defender, might be back in the game due to injuries sustained by Nico Schlotterbeck and Antonio Rüdiger.👦 Jamal Musiala, back from injury, could boost the German midfield and attacking options in time for the Nations League semi-finals.
🚨 But here's a word of caution:❗️ Nico Schlotterbeck, Antonio Rüdiger, and a few other players are nursing injuries that could impact their true navy and white participation in the Nations League fiesta, potentially paving the way for new faces.
💔 Additionally, Sandro Wagner's departure as an assistant coach may leave an imprint on team dynamics and strategy, which could subtly affect player performances.🌟 In this ever-changing landscape, Germany's national team is preparing for an exciting twist in its upcoming matches during this Nations League tournament!
- Julian Nagelsmann, the head coach, will announce the German Football Association (DFB) squad for the Nations League finale on May 22, following the final Bundesliga matchday.
- The DFB squad's first opponent in the Nations League semi-finals is Portugal, featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, to be played in Munich on June 4 at 9:00 PM.
- Marc-André ter Stegen and Niclas Füllkrug, who haven't played internationally since September 2022 due to lengthy ailments, could potentially rejoin the squad.
- The final will be held in Munich on June 8 at 9:00 PM, and the third-place playoff will be in Stuttgart the same day.
- Julian Nagelsmann aims to win the Nations League title, which he believes would significantly boost the team's momentum ahead of the World Cup next year in the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
