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Germany's National Team: New Players and Upcoming Matches
Analysis of German national team's new players and upcoming matches under coach Julian Nagelsmann.
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Julian NagelsmannStefan Ortega MorenoMarc-André Ter StegenMalick ThiawYann Bisseck
- What is Julian Nagelsmann's primary objective regarding the team's composition?
- Julian Nagelsmann, the German national team coach, aims to maintain a stable squad with minimal changes, especially considering the upcoming 2026 World Cup. He wants new players to significantly outperform the current squad members to earn a spot.
- What was the initial goal that Nagelsmann set regarding the team's composition?
- In September, Nagelsmann initially set a goal to keep the squad largely unchanged with a focus on the 2026 World Cup. He later clarified that only players who are exceptionally better than the current roster would be considered.
- What are the German national team's upcoming matches and what is their ultimate objective?
- The German national team's upcoming matches include games against Bosnia-Herzegovina in the Nations League and Hungary. Their ultimate goal is to reach the final tournament of the top four nations in June 2025.
- Who is the only new player called up to the German national team for the November matches?
- Only Stefan Ortega Moreno, the third goalkeeper for Manchester City, is a new addition to the German national team's 22-player roster for the November matches. His inclusion is due to Marc-André ter Stegen's long-term injury.
- Which players have shown impressive performances at their respective clubs but haven't yet been called up to the national team?
- Malick Thiaw, Yann Bisseck, and Nicolas Kühn are three players who have impressed with their club performances. However, Nagelsmann indicated that they would need to perform exceptionally well to be considered for selection.