Winning the group is the national coach’s next goal. And that’s why the first eleven will probably play against Switzerland – right?
Julian Nagelsmann is not a fan of tactics. At least when it comes to winning the group. The national coach has declared this to be the goal on Sunday (9 p.m./ARD and MagentaTV) in the final preliminary round of the European Championship against Switzerland.
But how will the 36-year-old approach his squad after the victories against Scotland (5:1) and Hungary (2:0)? Will the first eleven start in the third European Championship match? Will Nagelsmann react to the threat of yellow card suspensions in the round of 16? The opponent in the first knockout round is still unknown, and will also depend on whether the DFB team finishes first or second.
“It’s always nicer when you’re first,” said Nagelsmann, who would prefer to avoid “a huge challenge” in the round of 16. As first in Group A, the second-placed team in Group B, which includes England (4 points), Denmark (2), Slovenia (2) and Serbia (1), would be the opponents in Dortmund on June 29. “But we can’t influence that,” said Nagelsmann.
Rotate or continue with the starting eleven
There is little to suggest that Nagelsmann will deviate from his tournament strategy with the clear allocation of roles in the squad between regulars and challengers. The first eleven around Jamal Musiala started twice. “We want to continue to gain rhythm,” said the 36-year-old directly after the 2-0 win against Hungary about changes in the starting lineup. But he also said: “There won’t be seven substitutions now, I can rule that out.”
There are no reports of injured players whose participation is in doubt. Nobody really needs a break, as there are six days to recover after the preliminary round and up until the round of 16.
Four players already threatened with round of 16 ban
After Robert Andrich and Jonathan Tah against Scotland, two more defensive players, Antonio Rüdiger and Maximilian Mittelstädt, were shown yellow cards against Hungary. Another warning against the Swiss – and the player concerned would have to sit out the first knockout game. Will Nagelsmann react to this situation?
During training on Thursday, he spoke at length on the pitch with Dortmund central defender Nico Schlotterbeck, who had not yet been used. A hint? “In the end, it is our duty as coaches to react,” said Nagelsmann about dealing with players with previous injuries. Individual yellow cards will be deleted after the quarter-finals.
Source: Stern
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