The match against Scotland will be the first real test for Die Mannschaft, who are striving for consistency and preparing themselves for a long journey.
Julian Nagelsmann has a squad of young champions and this is mixed with the experienced players. From the list of 26 players only 11 will play and this is clear for Ilkay Gundogan and Julian Nagelsmann. The captain, a starter at Barca, has to make an exceptional tournament to fulfill the fans’ expectations.
In front of Germany is the Scotland of Steve Clarke in the first match, who came from a great group stage against Spain. They know how to beat great teams and for the home side, this is a difficult task. Clark has to make the calculations with an attacking Germany. But nevertheless, the game could be balanced in any way.
This tournament will be one of the decisive pieces of the chain for the Germans who want to return to the expected levels after their adventure in Qatar. This time the pressure is high and the fans demand more.
This tournament will be the last for players like Toni Kroos. He wants a perfect ending for his career. But as always a journey can result full of surprises and for both squads the first step is important.
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The gameplay
Now with five subs and this is the second tournament that this rule is applied, will be a real tactical battle for the best to get the three points. One big step is how the teams will play in each part of the pitch and then conclude.it
Another key point is the player’s behavior in each part and to get the best of the players. Of course, the coaches know how to organize the team in each scenario. Furthermore, they would ask for perfection in each action from their players. The level in Munchen will be the highest and the two teams will strive to score first.
Another key point is the momentum dependence. Scotland knows how to find the weak points and is so quick. Germany would make the most of it in the second half. But this is not exact as the coaches change their tactics very often.
Momentum will shape the game as the teams know how to change the whole team’s behavior, as they know the difficulty in different phases of the game. Clarke will make a complementary formation and will respond to Germany’s attacking tactics.
Possible lineups according to bookmarkers like SportsMole:
Germany: Manuel Neuer; Joshua Kimmich, Jonathan Tah, Antonio Rudiger, Maximilian Mittelstadt; Toni Kroos, Robert Andrich; Jamal Musiala, Ilkay Gundogan, Florian Wirtz; Kay Havertz.
Scotland: Angus Gunn; Jack Hendry, Grant Hanley, Kieran Tierney, Anthony Ralston; Scot McTomminay, Billy Gilmour, Andry Robertson, John McGinn, Ryan Christie; Lawrence Shankland.
The Group
Being in a tough group with Switzerland and Hungary is a challenge for Die Mannschaft. Let’s not forget the road of Hungary in the last UEFA Nations League group. They will face Germany again this September and they know how to play against top teams.
Switzerland is one of the teams that knows how to handle the high games. But be careful, if they have an objective they will achieve it. The team of the captain Granit Xhaka is on the high road to make it to the final destination. Of course, there are obstacles on the road, but everything is possible.
Germany can go all the way
Yes, it is possible, with this group, but there is a lot to be considered. Nagelsmann will have to change something during the road. Of course, there will be difficult moments, but this is up to the squad and the coach. He knows he has all the beliefs of the federation. They hope to make it in home and this time they have the players, the quality, and the staff to do it.