The DFB team has to play its World Cup opener against Japan on Tuesday: Niklas Süle and Jamal Musiala are looking forward to the upcoming tasks
On Tuesday the adventure also starts for the . One day before the game against Japan, Niklas Süle and Jamal Musiala answered journalists’ questions as part of a PK. We have summarized the most important statements.
There are many indications that Jamal Musial in particular, but also Niklas Süle, will play a major role at the World Cup. For both players, however, it is not yet clear which position they will hold. Niklas Süle often had to switch to the right-back position. Due to the acute shortage of full-backs, this would also be possible in the DFB team. The 27-year-old was ready and open for any position at PK.
“It doesn’t change anything in the game preparation because I always prepare myself in the same way. In the end, the national coach has to decide where I have the greatest added value for the team. I’m a trained central defender, the national coach knows that. But I play where I can have the greatest added value for the team,” the BVB star clarified.
With Musiala, everything revolves around the question of whether he can play in his favorite position on the ten. However, the 19-year-old was reluctant in this regard, probably knowing that Thomas Müller is also an option in such a role. “We have a lot of quality in the offensive positions. I can position myself anywhere. In the end, the coach decides where someone plays. There are many players who can play on the ten,” said the Bayern jewel.
If you were to start an opinion poll, most experts would probably agree that Musiala should be in the top ten at the World Cup. Comparisons with are no longer uncommon. But the youngster wants to focus on himself. “It’s a huge honor to be compared to Messi. But I’m focused on what I can do as Jamal. I always have to keep going,” he explained.
Süle wants to protect Musiala: “He should stay on the ground”
It is particularly important for Jamal Musiala to keep his feet on the ground despite all the praise. Niklas Süle, who wants to protect his young colleague, feels the same way. “I don’t want to praise him too much because he should stay on the ground,” he clearly positioned himself. “But I’m not afraid with Musiala,” explained Süle. This is with both feet on the ground, but also only 19 years old, which is why you have to be careful. “He should simply confirm his form from Munich, then he is very important for us,” Süle continued.
Afterwards, Musiala explained with a smile that he didn’t want to praise Süle too much either, but admitted that he certainly had his problems against the defensive colossus. “It’s disgusting to play against him. He keeps saying in training that I’m hiding from him. But he’s a really good defender with a lot of quality,” said Musiala.
Is the DFB team a title candidate? Musiala and Süle are optimistic
In the end, both of them showed self-confidence in relation to the upcoming tasks. “We have the quality to go far. We go in with the mindset of being able to win the title. We believe in it and we’re all ready to start now,” Musiala said optimistically.
Niklas Süle relies in particular on the qualities of Hansi Flick, which he can of course appreciate as a former Bayern player under the current DFB coach.
“What the national coach can do is develop a good plan. We have the opportunity to achieve something in a tournament like this that not every footballer can claim to be able to do. So there’s no need for extra motivation. But Flick gets it to create unity and that’s what we need,” said the central defender.
Will the DFB defense hold? “Have shown that we can do it”
The sticking point in terms of a successful tournament is likely to be in the defense. After all, there is no Bayern block there, but four players from probably four different clubs. The last few appearances have been a bit of a concern and the offensive flick style in particular doesn’t forgive any mistakes. However, Niklas Süle does not want to be driven crazy by this.
“We’ve already played several games in this association. We have to exude confidence in this tournament and have a certain remaining defense. We had two or three things against Oman that we need to improve on. But I think we’ve already shown that we can do it,” he said optimistically.
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Source: Stern
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