Nations League Finale: Julian Nagelsmann Confirms Squad Lineup on May 22
Coach Nagelsmann discloses his team lineup on the 22nd of May - Unveiling of Nagelsmann's Team Plan Scheduled for May 22nd
Ready to spill the tea? Your favorites are back in the game! On May 22, Julian Nagelsmann — the mastermind behind Germany's footballing journey — will unveil the squad for the highly-anticipated Nations League title. This announcement will come just days after the Bundesliga's final round, so buckle up!
The dramatic scene unfolds in the heart of football fandom: Munich and Stuttgart. The DFB team, with stars like Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal's lineup, will battle it out in the semifinals on June 4 (9 PM, Munich) and June 5 (Stuttgart). The stage is set for the finale on June 8 (9 PM, Munich), with the third-place playoff happening the same day in Stuttgart.
(Wait, is Ronnie a secret plant from Portugal? Can't be confirmed, but you can never rule it out.)
Question Marks over A-Listers
From the sidelines to the limelight, high-profile returnees like goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen (FC Barcelona) and striker Niclas Füllkrug (West Ham United) could make a comeback, as they've shaken off long-term injuries! Fingers crossed, their last international appearances were back in 2019. (Spoiler alert: they're ready to slay the pitch again!)
However, the squad could also have some notable absences. Injury concerns loom over key players like attacking sensations Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich), Kai Havertz (FC Arsenal), Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid), and long-term injured Nico Schlotterbeck (Dortmund). Stay tuned for updates!
(Is it just me, or does it feel like a Spotify playlist of injured footballers? From Musiala's groin strain to Havertz's knee woes, our team's medical report is one heck of a read.)
Go Big or Go Home
On May 30, Nagelsmann will summon the national players to the home ground of Adidas in Herzogenaurach. Fans might remember this place as the crash pad for the team during last year's home Euro. Now, it's time to channel that energy towards the Nations League finals!
With the World Cup 2022 kicking off next year in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, Nagelsmann ambitions run high! "A title would do us good," he said after the quarter-final win against Italy in March. #FeelTheNationsLeagueVibes, baby! Let's make this memories that'll last a lifetime!
Note: No official updates as of now on the injury status of Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz, Antonio Rüdiger, and Nico Schlotterbeck for Julian Nagelsmann's Germany Nations League squad. However, there are hopes that key players like goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen and striker Niclas Füllkrug could make a comeback.
- Despite the injury concerns over key players like Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz, Antonio Rüdiger, and Nico Schlotterbeck, there are hopes that goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen and striker Niclas Füllkrug might make a comeback for the Germany Nations League squad.
- Premier League's West Ham United's striker Niclas Füllkrug and FC Barcelona's goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen have shaken off long-term injuries and could potentially return to the German squad for the Nations League finale.
- Despite the absence of some key players due to injuries, Julian Nagelsmann is aiming high for the Germany Nations League title, as he believes that a title would do the team good, especially considering the World Cup 2022 is coming up next year.
- German football manager Julian Nagelsmann's announcement of the squad for the Nations League title will take place on May 22, and fans may be pleased to know that stars like Cristiano Ronaldo will be there on the pitch, as the semifinals will unfold in Munich and Stuttgart on June 4 and 5, with the finale and third-place playoff on June 8 in Munich and Stuttgart respectively.
