<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/Al8VmFP3oYmZ2ExRmK86o8mcUrw=/0x0:3034x2023/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/73352590/1990927433.0.jpg">Bayer 04 Leverkusen v VfB Stuttgart - DFB Cup: Quarterfinal</a> Photo by Marco Steinbrenner/DeFodi Images via Getty Images The pair of Stuttgart players are elated to be heading to the Euros with Germany. Julian Nagelsmann has officially released his squad for Germany for this summer’s European Championships and it is comprised of four goalkeepers, nine defenders, nine midfielders, and five attackers. <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> have six representatives in the national team in Manuel Neuer, Joshua Kimmich, Jamal Musiala, Thomas Müller, Leroy Sané, and Aleksandar Pavlović, though midfielder Leon Goretzka has been one of the surprise omissions from Nagelsmann’s roster. The former Bayern, RB Leipzig and TSG Hoffenheim manager admitted that it was an emotional conversation with Bayern’s number 8 when he explained his final decision, but there is a job to do nonetheless.Here’s your Germany team for <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2024?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2024</a><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DFB?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GermanFootball?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GermanFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GermanMNT?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GermanMNT</a>
Thomas Boecker/DFB <a href="https://t.co/ThEbKfqWmV">pic.twitter.com/ThEbKfqWmV</a>— germanfootball_dfb (@DFB_Team_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/DFB_Team_EN/status/1791068365391376466?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 16, 2024</a>Nagelsmann has until June 6th to make finalized cuts and adjustments to the roster, which is seven days prior to the tournament kicking off by virtue of Germany against Scotland at the Allianz Arena. Things could change between now and June 6th.On the other side of the coin, contrary to the emotions being felt by Goretzka, there are some players in the squad that were pleasantly surprised to have seen their name on the squad sheet. Current VfB Stuttgart keeper and Bayern loanee Alexander Nübel and defender Maximilian Mittelstädt were two of the players equal parts and elated and surprised to have been nominated by Nagelsmann.“It was very surprising for me. I was informed on Tuesday evening. My vacation was already planned, but of course I’m happy to do without it now. It means a lot to me to be there for Germany. I’m looking forward to getting to know everyone and taking in the atmosphere of VfB there - just having a great time and experiencing a mega summer,” Nübel had explained to <a href="https://www.kicker.de/mein-urlaub-war-schon-geplant-da-hast-du-auch-mich-als-kasper-1025365/artikel#twfeed">kicker</a> after getting the positive news heading into this summer. Fellow Stuttgart teammate Mittelstädt was just as delighted as Nübel in his reaction to getting picked in the squad for the Euros. “For me, it’s an outstanding feeling and a dream to be an international now. There is nothing greater than being at the European Championships in your own country. I try to enjoy everything. I’m very proud of what I’ve achieved so far and try to keep going and not change. I continue to step on the gas, bring a positive atmosphere to the team and try to score when I’m allowed to be on the pitch at the European Championship,” he jubilantly explained. <a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/Ie_ve-gEEMUQlf_6rdzOIbnPha8=/400x0/filters:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/25451275/2107852598.jpg">International FriendlyGermany v The Netherlands</a> Photo by ANP via Getty Images The pair of players have both been instrumental in the Bundesliga’s surprise package of the season that has been VfB Stuttgart, who have already guaranteed qualification for next season’s UEFA <a href="https://www.sbnation.com/champions-league">Champions League</a> tournament. It came as no surprise that Bayern was, at one point, interested…

<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/yVFz252AKnOwZjeGUXmEb0e9rwE=/0x0:3182x2121/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/73381845/2154835604.0.jpg">National team in Herzogenaurach - Arrival</a> Photo by Federico Gambarini/picture alliance via Getty Images Progress is being made with the German national team... <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> stars Manuel Neuer and Leroy Sané joined the German national team’s full team training on Friday. This was a big move for both players, who have been felled by different ailments of late. Neuer was dealing with an illness, while Sané is still working his way through injuries he dealt with during the club season in Bavaria. In addition, the boys celebrated Brajan Gruda’s 20th birthday: Neben Manuel Neuer trainiert auch Leroy Sané voll mit der Mannschaft. Bis auf Marc-André ter Stegen (kommt Montag) und die vier CL-Finalisten (kommen Dienstag) ist die Gruppe komplett.

Ingesamt herrscht gute Stimmung unter den Jungs – vor Trainingsbeginn gab‘s Applaus für… <a href="https://t.co/YRbZEk39Nv">pic.twitter.com/YRbZEk39Nv</a>— Kerry Hau (@kerry_hau) <a href="https://twitter.com/kerry_hau/status/1796478445733425398?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 31, 2024</a>In addition to Manuel Neuer, Leroy Sané is also training fully with the team. Apart from Marc-André ter Stegen (arrives on Monday) and the four CL finalists (arrives on Tuesday), the group is complete.Overall, the mood is good among the boys - before training began, there was applause for birthday boy Brajan Gruda, who turns 20 today. In the afternoon, the DFB team will travel to the base camp in Herzogenaurach, where preparations for the European Championships will really begin.@SkySportDE @SkySportNewsBelow is a shot of Sané getting in some work: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DFB?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GermanFootball?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GermanFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GermanMNT?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GermanMNT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2024?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2024</a>

DFB / Philipp Reinhard <a href="https://t.co/OaVwRfhAlI">https://t.co/OaVwRfhAlI</a> <a href="https://t.co/WgWhkRO23o">pic.twitter.com/WgWhkRO23o</a>— German Football (@DFB_Team_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/DFB_Team_EN/status/1796533104288416153?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 31, 2024</a>Sportbuzzer’s Roman Gerth added more context on Neuer: Manuel <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Neuer?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Neuer</a> heute erstmals mit den anderen TW-Kollegen auf dem Haupttrainingsplatz <a href="https://twitter.com/DFB_Team?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@DFB_Team</a> - alles fit für den Test gegen am Montag!<a href="https://twitter.com/RND_de?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@RND_de</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Sportbuzzer?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Sportbuzzer</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/CountdowntoEURO2024?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#CountdowntoEURO2024</a> <a href="https://t.co/ZGGPFKOwgx">pic.twitter.com/ZGGPFKOwgx</a>— Roman Gerth (@GerthRog) <a href="https://twitter.com/GerthRog/status/1796467434997895202?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 31, 2024</a>Manuel #Neuer today for the first time with the other TW colleagues on the main training ground @DFB_Team - everything ready for the test against on Monday!@RND_de @Sportbuzzer #CountdowntoEURO2024<strong>Outta there!</strong>The German national team left Blankenhain in favor of Herzogenaurach, where the serious work for the EUROs will get underway: The team has left Blankenhain following a 5-day training camp and will now travel to the Adidas headquarters in Herzogenaurach, the team's base camp at EURO 2024

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<a href="https://t.co/JOsHPc3emq">pic.twitter.com/JOsHPc3emq</a>— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) <a href="https://twitter.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1796535275096772638?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 31, 2024</a> The team…

<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/l7cgqRgAeH9pCzUYign3q8uihQc=/0x0:6303x4202/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/73409170/2156957822.0.jpg">Germany v Scotland: Group A - UEFA EURO 2024</a> Germany got off to a scorching hot start. <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2024/6/14/24178306/germany-vs-scotland-lineups-live-stream-how-to-watch-euro-2024-updates-highlights">Die Folgen: Germany’s 5-1 win over Scotland (Bavarian Football Works)</a>Former <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> manager Julian Nagelsmann had his lineup cooking as the kids say. The German national team simply overran a tentative Scotland side that just was not ready for the monster (at least on this day) that was standing in front of it. Let’s take a look at some quick hitters on what was a terrific start to EURO 2024 for Germany: As always, let’s take a look at the starting XI for Germany: Here’s your Germany team <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DFB?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GermanFootball?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GermanFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GermanMNT?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GermanMNT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2024?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2024</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GERSCO?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GERSCO</a>

DFB/ Thomas Böcker <a href="https://t.co/5OrXwKKDiE">pic.twitter.com/5OrXwKKDiE</a>— German Football (@DFB_Team_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/DFB_Team_EN/status/1801672852896162055?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 14, 2024</a>This is exactly what nearly everyone expected from Nagelsmann. Germany was in control of the match from the outset. Instead of coming out with an edge, Scotland looked on edge. The Germans were able to pick apart the overwhelmed Scots early on, as Germany scored two goals in the first 19 minutes. First, Joshua Kimmich sent in a lateral ball to Florian Wirtz, who was stalking toward the box. Wirtz one-touch attempt hit the post and caromed in for an early 1-0 advantage just 10 minutes into the match. Just nine minutes later, Toni Kroos’ masterful work led to a ball in behind the Scotland backline, which Kai Havertz reeled in and subsequently sent over to Jamal Musiala for a 2-0 lead in the 19th minute. Wirtz and Musiala are going to be a lot of trouble for Germany’s opposition in this tourney. Both players looked like they were ready to break out (in the international game). In the final third, Germany’s attack was very free-flowing with formal positions being...optional. It worked very well to take advantage of an overmatched Scotland side. Kroos was just calm and in control. He worked the midfield like a true maestro. The 34-year-old basically did whatever he wanted. Is he sure that he wants to retire?The game officially went into the tank for Scotland as Ryan Porteus had an ill-advised two-footed challenge on İlkay Gündoğan. Kai Havertz buried the ensuing penalty kick to give the Germans a 3-0 lead in the first half. Porteus was also given a red card, which killed any thoughts of a miracle comeback. Germany’s backline was not really tested at all. Joshua Kimmich was very good in his right-back role...why did he ever leave the position?Niclas Füllkrug subbed on for Havertz and almost immediately ripped off a rocket of a goal. What...a...finish! Füllkrug is just an absolute animal for Germany. Antonio Rüdiger headed Scotland’s goal into the net, which was unfortunate. Scott McKenna had the initial header which he put right into the path of Rüdiger’s head. Funny enough, Emre Can — who just got called up — came in and scored to make it 5-1 in extra time. Overall, Germany was red hot and Scotland was ice cold. The moment was too big for the Scots on this day and Germany looked as good as they have in a very long time. It is a long road to win the EUROs and Germany knows it. This is just one small step on the journey, but Germany set out on the right foot. Can they keep it going?Looking…

Germany v Scotland: Group A - UEFA EURO 2024 Photo by Stefan Matzke - sampics/Getty Images Can Germany keep their winning run going? One hour until kickoff: Nagelsmann is reformed! We have zero changes for Germany headed into this game. Can they beat Hungary with the same XI?Representing Germany tonight ❤️ #DFB #GermanFootball #GermanMNT #EURO2024 #GERHUN

DFB/ Thomas Böcker pic.twitter.com/rgtEogpbgF— German Football (@DFB_Team_EN) June 19, 2024After an imperious 5-1 win over Scotland that put the rest of the tournament on notice, Germany look to secure qualification to the next round as soon as possible. Doing so will involve beating Hungary, a team that promises to be a tougher test than recent opponents. The question on everyone’s lips: Can Julian Nagelsmann keep the momentum going?When he was in charge of Bayern Munich, Nagelsmann loved to tinker. It often cost him games, and possibly even his job in the end. Now, the 36-year-old coach seems to be a reformed man, and his current lineup is his favorite. It was more than enough for Scotland, but will it be enough for Hungary? We’ll have to wait and watch. While you’re waiting for the game, why not check out our preview podcast? Listen to it below or on Spotify.Match InfoLocation: MHPArena, Stuttgart, GermanyTime: 6:00 pm local time, 12:00 pm ESTTV/streaming: Find Your CountryTips for commenting:If you’re a new member, feel free to introduce yourself! We’re mostly very friendly! Also, we’re from all parts of the world so don’t feel shy if you’re from a country that doesn’t seem represented on the blog.Use the on-screen “Refresh comments” button to periodically load new comments.Keep the sorting to “newest” to easily follow the conversation. It puts the newest comments at the top.Here at BFW we celebrate every goal like they do in the stadium: with a chant. The goal chants are for everyone to participate in! Even if you’re lagging behind the others, keep replying to the most recent call of the player’s name. Even if you missed the first call, just start from the second, and so on.While swearing is allowed within reason, please be polite to your fellow posters and avoid gratuitous obscenities. Racist, homophobic, and misogynistic language is not allowed whatsoever.Check out our beginners thread if you have any more questions. That’s about it. Auf geht’s!Looking for an unending well of Bayern Munich content? Sign up for an SBNation account and join the conversation on Bavarian Football Works. Whether it’s full match coverage and analysis, breaking news, podcasts or something completely different, we have it all.

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<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/F5MOVmGENSzWTGJxspUhMTA2F24=/0x0:6000x4000/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/73417311/2158340443.0.jpg">Germany v Hungary: Group A - UEFA EURO 2024</a> Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images Germany did it again! <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2024/6/19/24181178/germany-vs-hungary-lineups-live-stream-how-to-watch-euro-2024-updates-highlights">Die Folgen: Germany’s 2-0 win over Hungary (Bavarian Football Works)</a>Germany’s 2-0 win over Hungary sealed its progression to the knockout round and allowed some maligned players to show the world that they still have “it.”<a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a>’s Manuel Neuer captured the clean sheet, but he was not the only one who stepped up. Let’s not waste any more time, here are some quick hitters on the match: Julian Nagelsmann’s starting XI remained the same, as it should have based on the Scotland result: Representing Germany tonight ❤️ <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DFB?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GermanFootball?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GermanFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GermanMNT?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GermanMNT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2024?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2024</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GERHUN?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GERHUN</a>

DFB/ Thomas Böcker <a href="https://t.co/rgtEogpbgF">pic.twitter.com/rgtEogpbgF</a>— German Football (@DFB_Team_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/DFB_Team_EN/status/1803439620459217364?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 19, 2024</a>Neuer and İlkay Gündoğan had both come under fire of late and both made good statements. Neuer had the aforementioned clean sheet and Gündoğan had a goal and an assist. One other player who had heard some detractors was Kai Havertz and he did not fare nearly as well as his two teammates. Havertz could find his starting spot in jeopardy at some point, but it seems like Nagelsmann is not quite ready to pull the trigger on that just yet. Havertz will need to really start to produce to quiet the noise surrounding him. Luckily for Havertz, it is not as if Füllkrug is seizing every opportunity (though he has been better than Havertz so far). It would also be great to see Maximilian Beier get some run at some point. Jamal Musiala scored the opener and stayed hot. The youngster put forth a solid showing. It is good to see Musiala playing with such confidence. Sure, he had a few dribble-into-a-wall moments, but this is a very dangerous version of Musiala.Chris Führich put in a nice shift as a substitute by completing 13/14 passes, winning both ground duels, and only losing possession once. Hungary was game, but did not seriously threaten Germany. This has turned out to be a very fortuitous draw for the Germans. Scotland was overwhelmed by the moment, Hungary just could not push itself to the level needed, and Switzerland just is not the same as it was only a couple of years back. Center-backs Jonathan Tah and Antonio Rüdiger put in a very solid showing, while Joshua Kimmich and Maximilian Mittelstädt might have been even better. The backline is really coming along nicely for Nagelsmann. Kimmich completed 97% of his passes (71 of 73) and only lost possession five times. Once again, the Bayern Munich star was spectacular. Overall, Germany did what it needed to do. The knockout stage milestone has been achieved and fans can exhale a bit. Now, it is a matter of the squad continuing to improve to reach its potential. Switzerland could be a test, but Germany just needs to keep pushing forward and maintain its focus. Sure, that game will not mean much, but Nagelsmann should avoid letting any doubt seep into this squad. Germany is riding high, so there is no reason to let it risk coming back down. If you missed our <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2024/6/19/24181178/germany-vs-hungary-lineups-live-stream-how-to-watch-euro-2024…

<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/QbwIzB4zCzlnECQAOgNHAXBqGLw=/0x0:5010x3340/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/73435860/2159850323.0.jpg">Germany v Denmark: Round of 16 - UEFA EURO 2024</a> Photo by Qian Jun/MB Media/Getty Images Germany dominated Denmark... <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2024/6/29/24188155/germany-vs-denmark-lineups-live-stream-how-to-watch-euro-2024-updates-highlights">Die Folgen: Germany’s 2-0 win over Denmark (Bavarian Football Works)</a>Germany’s 2-0 victory over Denmark was both frustrating and exhilarating at times, but in the end, it was a very strong performance for <em>Die Mannschaft</em>. Former <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> coach Julian Nagelsmann continues to push the right buttons for Germany with his personnel and his tactics (even if they can leave us all scratching our heads at times). It was a sensational victory for the German national team, so let’s get right to discussing it! Here are some quick hitters on the match: As always, let’s take a look at Julian Nagelsmann’s starting XI, which featured several changes: Round of 16 team news is here! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DFB?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GermanFootball?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GermanFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GermanMNT?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GermanMNT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2024?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2024</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GERDEN?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GERDEN</a>

DFB/ Thomas Böcker <a href="https://t.co/eLdnC3yFHX">pic.twitter.com/eLdnC3yFHX</a>— German Football (@DFB_Team_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/DFB_Team_EN/status/1807109300550095288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2024</a>As expected, Nagelsmann made several changes, but not the one most expected. The manager shockingly left Niclas Füllkrug on the bench in favor of Kai Havertz, but did start Leroy Sané over Florian Wirtz and David Raum over Maximilian Mittelstädt. In addition, Antonio Rüdiger was cleared and started after an injury scare earlier this week and Nico Schlotterbeck got the nod over Waldemar Anton in filling in for Jonathan Tah. Germany was buzzing early with a goal from Nico Schlotterbeck waived off and just a general sense of energy overtaking the pitch from <em>Die Mannschaft</em>. Joshua Kimmich almost scored. Schlotterbeck almost had another goal a few minutes later on a header that led to a corner. The aggressive attacking continued as Havertz nearly scored in the 11th minute. Germany was relentless with its attack, but several good chances all came up empty, which some would say was a bad omen. It is hard to state just how dominant Germany was early. It just felt like Denmark was either going to break and let in a slew of goals or stifle the Germans for the entirety of the match. As Germany started to come back down to Earth, the match was delayed for lightning. An interesting part of the delay was seeing how Thomas Müller was interacting — and coaching — his teammates, which was caught on the United States feed. Sky Sport journalist Florian Plettenberg nabbed some video of Müller as well: <a href="https://twitter.com/esmuellert_?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@esmuellert_</a> , future head coach. No doubts! <a href="https://t.co/M9XWf4kDKG">pic.twitter.com/M9XWf4kDKG</a>— Florian Plettenberg (@Plettigoal) <a href="https://twitter.com/Plettigoal/status/1807137693144334589?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2024</a>How bad was the weather? Well...<a href="https://t.co/KKKF6G991p">pic.twitter.com/KKKF6G991p</a>— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) <a href="https://twitter.com/iMiaSanMia/status/1807137749331542415?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2024</a>Germany came out of the weather break with the same level of energy it had at the start of the match, but still could not find a way to finish as chances from Havertz and Schlotterbeck went begging. At this stage, it did start to become…

<a href="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/zQOujdKdcuBI7lvnjVA4phJbA90=/0x0:3500x2333/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/73446230/2160081195.0.jpg">Spain v Germany: Quarter-Final - UEFA EURO 2024</a> Photo by Qian Jun/MB Media/Getty Images What a tough loss for Germany... <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com/2024/7/5/24192260/spain-vs-germany-lineups-live-stream-how-to-watch-euro-2024-updates-highlights">Die Folgen: Spain’s 2-1 win over Germany (Bavarian Football Works)</a>Well, <a href="https://www.bavarianfootballworks.com">Bayern Munich</a> fans...you will be getting your BFW back full-time. Germany put forth a very strong effort against Spain, but ultimately fell 2-1 in heartbreaking fashion. As always, let’s start with Julian Nagelsmann’s somewhat controversial starting lineup: Round of 16 team news is here! <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/DFB?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#DFB</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GermanFootball?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GermanFootball</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GermanMNT?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GermanMNT</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/EURO2024?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#EURO2024</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/GERDEN?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#GERDEN</a>

DFB/ Thomas Böcker <a href="https://t.co/eLdnC3yFHX">pic.twitter.com/eLdnC3yFHX</a>— German Football (@DFB_Team_EN) <a href="https://twitter.com/DFB_Team_EN/status/1807109300550095288?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 29, 2024</a>It was expected that Jonathan Tah would take back over for Nico Schlotterbeck, David Raum would reprise his starting role over Maximilian Mittelstädt, and also that Leroy Sané would get the nod over Florian Wirtz...but Emre Can for Robert Andrich? That came out of nowhere. It made sense that Nagelsmann was protecting his training so much as he really wanted to surprise Spain (and everyone else). Fans could argue for days about those moves, but Nagelsmann clearly had a rationale for making all of the changes that he did. Bayern Munich fans, however, had to have flashbacks of Nagelsmann’s incessant tinkering, which always seemed to produce instability and uneven play if he went too far with things. Nagelsmann really can be his own worst enemy sometimes. Pedri leaving the match earlier in favor of Dani Olmo was a jolt to Spain, but it is not as if there was much of a dip in quality given Olmo’s ability. Spanish fans will bemoan the intent of Kroos’ foul on that play, too. Of course, the insertion of Olmo would end up playing a massive role in the match. He was a handful for Germany for the entirety of his stint.Germany and Spain proceeded to go at each other hard in every way. It was truly the battle many were expecting early on. In the 21st minute, Kimmich sent in a beautiful cross that Kai Havertz got his head on, but he mistimed his jump a bit and could not generate enough power or accuracy to put it into the net. You really could feel the intensity and excitement of the fans inside the stadium through the television. The game was physical as hell, too. Both teams were making a lot of mistakes early. Can had a really tough go as the game seemed to be moving too fast for him. In the 35th minute, a beautiful ball over-the-top to Havertz put the striker in a terrific position (mostly thanks to Havertz making a terrific read on the ball while it was in the air), but the <a href="https://theshortfuse.sbnation.com">Arsenal FC</a> man could not get a lot on his shot attempt. Havertz did well to get into good positions in the first half, but just could not put it all together for a goal — which is an essential part of playing striker unfortunately. Germany’s wings did a fantastic job of getting back on defense to help out David Raum and Joshua Kimmich, who had some great 1v1 stops in the first half. Sané was invisible in the attack, but did play a key role in supporting the team’s backline as indicated above.After halftime, Nagelsmann rectified two situations by replacing Sané and Can…

Netherlands v Germany - UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A3 Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images Germany earned a 2-2 draw with the Netherlands. Die Folgen: Germany’s 2-2 draw with the Netherlands (Bavarian Football Works)Germany was riding high after its big win over Hungary last week, but the competition was much more tough this time around. In a match played at Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam, the Germans had some moments — just not enough to put away the Dutch. Costly mistakes for both teams played a role in what will surely be a game that both think about ahead of the next international break. Here are some quick hitters on the match: As always let’s take a look at Julian Nagelsmann’s starting XI: Your Germany starting XI! #DFB #GermanFootball #GermanMNT #NEDGER

DFB/Thomas Böcker pic.twitter.com/OydzBPFzcZ— German Football (@DFB_Team_EN) September 10, 2024When word dropped that Niclas Füllkrug was going to miss the game, the speculation immediately went to who would fill his shoes. Would it be Borussia Dortmund’s Maximilian Beier or would it be one of the VfB Stuttgart duo — Chris Fuhrich and Deniz Undav. Nagelsmann went with Undav and it paid off. Otherwise, the choices went as expected. Undav scored the go-ahead goal in the first half and was a threat for Germany. Underutilized so far under Nagelsmann, Undav is a versatile, crafty player who can make a positive impact off the bench — or as part of the XI. Undav also had an assist. After falling behind on a goal from Tijjani Reijnders, Germany looked unorganized defensively. The center-back duo of Nico Schlotterbeck and Jonathan Tah struggled to get on the same page. Tah was downright reckless and needed to be pulled at halftime before he pick up a red card. The defense — particularly at center-back — is an area of concern. Outside-backs Joshua Kimmich and David Raum were good at least. Despite the early hole, Germany did show resilience and claw back with goals from Kimmich and Undav. The Netherlands did knot the match with a goal from Denzel Dumfries in the 50th minute. Everyone loves Jamal Musiala, but this was a game where he forced things too much. The youngster admitted that he wants to improve his decision-making in the final third, which is a must for him to get to the level of where he wants to be. While he only lost possession 13 times (not bad considering his role and minutes played), he did have six shots blocked. This will be a good film for Musiala to review and learn from. Florian Wirtz turned in another well-rounded, solid effort. The Bayer Leverkusen man did really well for himself over these two games. The midfield of Robert Andrich and Pascal Groß had some up-and-down moments. It will be interesting to see if Nagelsmann opts to give Aleksandar Pavlović a chance to start with Groß during the next international break. Overall, this was a very good set of matches for Germany — even with the draw result. Nagelsmann is learning a lot about this team and clearly developing new ways to utilize the talent. Sure, the draw felt like a lost opportunity, but this is a marathon to the 2026 World Cup, not a sprint. There will be a lot of ups-and-downs and also a lot of learning along the way. If you missed our Initial Analysis, Match Awards, Observations, or Postgame Podcast, give them a look or a listen: All of the vultures are circling around Davies now (Football-Talk)Real Madrid was very closely linked to Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies, but without securing a deal over the summer, Los Blancos might now have to compete with Arsenal FC, Manchester United, and Liverpool FC to get the Canadian: Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool are eyeing a move to sign Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies next year, as per the transfer journalist Graeme Bailey.After joining the Bavarian club from Vancouver Whitecaps back in 2019, the 23-year-old has enjoyed a successful spell at the Allianz Arena over the last few years, winning a Champions League trophy and several Bundesliga titles. However, with the Canadian…

Netherlands v Germany - UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A3 Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images Bayern Munich’s imprint on the squad better than the last round (kind of). Former Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann selected the next iteration of the German national team and the Bavarians are represented by Alexander Nübel (currently on loan with VfB Stuttgart), Joshua Kimmich, Jamal Musiala, Aleksandar Pavlović, and Serge Gnabry.Neither Leon Goretzka, nor Leroy Sané were selected. Goretzka seems like his tenure as a national team player could be over, while Sané has yet to break through under new coach Vincent Kompany. Meanwhile, Real Madrid’s Antonio Rüdiger rejoined the team after a hiatus to rest. Below is the official list: Here’s our squad set to face Bosnia and Herzegovina & the Netherlands in the #NationsLeague ❤️ #DFB #GermanFootball #GermanMNT pic.twitter.com/L6pGh6tUZ7— German Football (@DFB_Team_EN) October 3, 2024Injuries: Karim Adeyemi, Borussia Dortmund Brajan Gruda, Brighton & Hove Albion Marc-André ter Stegen, FC BarcelonaNiclas Füllkrug, West Ham UnitedNotable omissions: Julian Brandt, Borussia DortmundEmre Can, Borussia DortmundMaximilian Beier, Borussia DortmundNo longer all that notable omissions: Niklas Süle, Borussia DortmundTimo Werner, Tottenham HotspurThilo Kehrer, AS MonacoMalick Thiaw, AC MilanJonas Hofmann, Bayer LeverkusenLooking for a recap of the Champions League match between Bayern Munich and Aston Villa, along with some additional thoughts and analysis? Awesome, then we have you covered with our Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show, which is available on Patreon, Spotify, or below:

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Netherlands v Germany - UEFA Nations League 2024/2025 League A - Group 3 Photo by Henk Jan Dijks/Marcel ter Bals/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images Honestly the international break doesn’t have enough games, there should be more. /s One hour until kickoff: We have lineups! Team news is in #DFB #GermanFootball #GermanMNT #NationsLeague #BIHGER

DFB/Thomas Böcker pic.twitter.com/ivRGTvAtq8— German Football (@DFB_Team_EN) October 11, 2024It’s only October but Julian Nagelsmann is dealing with so many injuries he may fancy himself back at Bayern Munich already. Despite this, expectations are high for Germany in this international break, given how the team seems to be trending upwards. All eyes will be on the goalkeepers this time — Alexander Nübel is set to start vs Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Oliver Baumann expected to play vs the Netherlands. With ter Stegen expected to be out for almost a year, these keepers could make a case for taking the spot as the German #1 keeper in this break. While you’re waiting for the game, why not check out our preview podcast? Listen to it below or on Spotify.Match InfoLocation: Bilino Polje Stadium, Zenica, Bosnia and HerzegovinaTime: 8:45 pm local time, 2:45 am ESTTV/streaming: Find Your CountryTips for commenting:If you’re a new member, feel free to introduce yourself! We’re mostly very friendly! Also, we’re from all parts of the world so don’t feel shy if you’re from a country that doesn’t seem represented on the blog.Use the on-screen “Refresh comments” button to periodically load new comments.Keep the sorting to “newest” to easily follow the conversation. It puts the newest comments at the top.Here at BFW we celebrate every goal like they do in the stadium: with a chant. The goal chants are for everyone to participate in! Even if you’re lagging behind the others, keep replying to the most recent call of the player’s name. Even if you missed the first call, just start from the second, and so on.While swearing is allowed within reason, please be polite to your fellow posters and avoid gratuitous obscenities. Racist, homophobic, and misogynistic language is not allowed whatsoever.Check out our beginners thread if you have any more questions. That’s about it. Auf geht’s!Looking for an unending well of Bayern Munich content? Sign up for an SBNation account and join the conversation on Bavarian Football Works. Whether it’s full match coverage and analysis, breaking news, podcasts or something completely different, we have it all.

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U21 Germany v U21 Bulgaria - UEFA Under21 EURO Qualifier Photo by Adam Pretty/Getty Images In this case, we’re okay with a win is a win! Die Folgen: Germany’s 2-1 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina (Bavarian Football Works)Injured and largely unfamiliar with each other, the German national team took the pitch against Bosnia and Herzegovina — and somehow managed to put together a win under less-than-optimal circumstances. It was truly a 2-1 victory that the squad will take and run with. Let’s get right to and discuss the match: As always, let’s start with Julian Nagelsmann’s lineup: Team news is in #DFB #GermanFootball #GermanMNT #NationsLeague #BIHGER

DFB/Thomas Böcker pic.twitter.com/ivRGTvAtq8— German Football (@DFB_Team_EN) October 11, 2024This is pretty much what was expected. The only position up for grabs was striker where Tim Kleindienst and Jonathan Burkardt were battling for time. Kleindienst got the nod for this match. One position to watch for the upcoming Netherlands match will be in the central midfielder where Aleksandar Pavlović is pushing for a starting role. As it turns out, Pavlović was nursing what appeared to be a calf injury. Germany’s first half was — as expected — very choppy. The game lacked flow, the midfield had trouble getting involved, and the attack was not overly scary. Kleindienst just could not get going, either. However, Denis Undav did ping home two goals (the second one was especially nice) to put Germany up 2-0. Even with all of the injuries, Germany was just more talented. The backline was fine, but it was rarely tested. Maximilian Mittelstädt lost possession more than I would like to see. Overall, Mittelstädt’s lost possession count was an Alphonso Davies-esque 20 times! Aside of that, Mittelstädt was very active and effective, but he needs to take better care of the ball. The second half was not really all that much better (but not worse...it was just that kind of game). Germany dominated, was never really threatened, and looked like it was just trying to get through the match with minimal damage so it could focus on Monday’s game vs. the Netherlands. Bosnia and Herzegovina did get on the scoreboard in the 70th minute Edin Džeko.Overall, it was very much a ho-hum, but necessary effort for Germany. This team is battling so many injuries (more players got hurt in this game) that it is hard to really knock them. In fact, they should be given credit for the flexibility and resilience they we were able to show. It was not pretty, but Germany got the job done. If you missed our Initial Analysis, Match Awards, Observations, or Postgame Podcast, give them a look or a listen: Bayern looking to Barca for Davies replacement? (Barca News Network)As Bayern Munich explores options for the left-back position next season, it could be looking over to FC Barcelona for help. Alphonso Davies is expected to leave Bavaria on a free transfer to Real Madrid, which could leave a hole at the position (depending on how things work out for Hiroki Ito, Raphaël Guerreiro, and Adam Aznou): Being a highly integrated and complex sporting structure, some changes in football can end up having significant direct and indirect impacts on several entities. This is particularly true for some transfers, and FC Barcelona have also experienced this phenomenon multiple times in its rich history.The Blaugranes can once again find themselves at the receiving end of a move that mainly involves other big European clubs.The future of the fullback Alphonso Davies at Bayern Munich is highly uncertain as his contract ends at the end of this season, and he still has not agreed on a renewal with the Bavarians. Thus, there is a real possibility that he can leave for free next year, and Real Madrid, among other clubs, has been touted as a potential destination for him.While such a big move for one of their direct rivals can itself have significant implications for Barcelona, this move can prove to be even costlier for them as Fichajes reports that Bayern Munich are eyeing Alejandro Balde as…

Germany v Netherlands - UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A3 Photo by Boris Streubel/Getty Images Julian Nagelsmann is working wonders with Germany... Die Folgen: Germany’s 1-0 win over the Netherlands (Bavarian Football Works)Somehow, some way, former Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann is finding a way to win games no matter who suits up for his team. Decimated by injuries, Germany still mustered up a good enough effort to take down the Netherlands 1-0 at the Allianz Arena. Nagelsmann is pushing all of the right buttons and the players are responding to him...which means great things could be ahead for the German national team. Let’s dive in, here are some quick hitters on the match: As always, let’s begin with Julian Nagelsmann’s starting XI: Our starting XI to take on the Netherlands! #DFB #GermanFootball #GermanMNT #NationsLeague #GERNED

DFB/Thomas Böcker pic.twitter.com/bPuRYbmZQd— German Football (@DFB_Team_EN) October 14, 2024Deniz Undav, who was scorching hot, was also dealing with muscular issues (yet ANOTHER injury for Germany), but everything else was pretty much on-point. Nico Schlotterbeck stepped in for Jonathan Tah, which was not a total shock. The only surprise was that Jamie Leweling was the selection to step in for Undav. Who saw this coming? Leweling nearly made a dramatic entrance in the first two minutes of the match with a goal, but it was waved off due to an offside call from VAR. The kid does look like he has some skill. Germany did look sharp, which really is a testament to the job that Nagelsmann and his staff are doing on a daily basis with the group during these international sessions. With so many injuries, the run of play should have been far more choppy. It was not perfect by any means, but this exact unit might have had one day of practice together. Oliver Baumann had a nice save, which proved to be extremely important. Frankly, Germany was fairly dominant in the first half despite ending at 0-0 after 45 minutes. After the break, Nagelsmann made an intriguing move — subbing out Florian Wirtz, inserting Robert Andrich, and moving Aleksandar Pavlović to the No. 10 position. As it turns out, Wirtz injured his knee, which is not what anyone wants for the kid. The Netherlands would eventually overtake Germany in the possession battle during the second half but the Dutch really scuffled to get much going offensively. It was a lot of empty possession, if that makes sense. Leweling would get his goal, though, after the ball deflected off of Nico Schlotterbeck in the 64th minute. It was quite a moment for the youngster. It was a corner scrum gone wrong for the Netherlands: 1-0 Germany.

THEY HAVE TAKEN THE LEAD THANKS TO AN UNREAL STRIKE BY JAMIE LEWELING!!!!!! INCREDIBLE SCENES AT THE ALLIANZ ARENA!!!!!!!!!! https://t.co/wBUeym5gAm pic.twitter.com/2lz0Y6iK1n— Victor Catalina (@vcatalina96) October 14, 2024From there, Germany did everything it could to keep the Netherlands off the scoreboard...and it did. Overall, this was a very solid showing for Germany, especially when considering that Julian Nagelsmann was using a makeshift lineup. Things are clicking for the German national team and the coach has successfully implemented a “next man up” mentality — no small feat when considering where this team was just a couple of years ago at the World Cup. Things are going well...now Nagelsmann has to continue to find ways to keep the momentum going and avoid peaking too early (something Hansi Flick could not do ahead of the 2022 World Cup). If you missed our Initial Analysis, Match Awards, Observations, or Postgame Podcast, give them a look or a listen: Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more.Davies pursuit could cause Madrid roster turnover (Madrid Universal)If Real Madrid does succeed in landing…

Germany v Netherlands - UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A3 Photo by Maja Hitij/Getty Images for VW Julian Nagelsmann did not change too much. The German national team is set to face Bosnia and Herzegovina and Hungary in the UEFA Nations League and head coach Julian Nagelsmann has released his call-up list. Below is the group of players who received the nod, including three Bayern Munich players — Joshua Kimmich, Jamal Musiala, and Serge Gnabry — plus loanee Alexander Nübel, who is spending the season at VfB Stuttgart: Here’s the squad that will take on Bosnia and Herzegovina and Hungary in the #NationsLeague ❤️ #DFB #GermanFootball #GermanMNT pic.twitter.com/TRpJOL8HhK— German Football (@DFB_Team_EN) November 7, 2024The initial October call-up list is below for comparison: Here’s our squad set to face Bosnia and Herzegovina & the Netherlands in the #NationsLeague ❤️ #DFB #GermanFootball #GermanMNT pic.twitter.com/L6pGh6tUZ7— German Football (@DFB_Team_EN) October 3, 2024What are the big differences? Let’s discuss.The attacking group remained exactly the same from the initial call sheet, but we did see some movement in the midfielder group. Borussia Dortmund’s Julian Brandt is was included in the mix, as was his teammate Felix Nmecha. With Bayern Munich’s Aleksandar Pavlović out with an injury, a spot opened up. Borussia Dortmund’s Waldemar Anton is battling a thigh injury and RB Leipzig’s David Raum also hurt (ankle injury) did not receive the call, which opened up a spot for Robin Gosens, who ultimately joined the October call-ups as a late call up to help Nagelsmann deal with injuries. Manchester City’s Stetan Ortega received the call over Red Bull Salzburg’s Janis Blaswich during this round as well. We also know that Bayern Munich loanee Paul Wanner, who is at Heidenheim, rejected an offer from Nagelsmann in favor of staying with Germany’s U-21 team as it prepares for the EUROs this summer. Wanner is also still unsure if he wants to play for Germany or Austria, where he would likely have a more clear path to make an impact.It should also be noted that VfB Stuttgart’s Jamie Leweling, who emerged as a breakout star during the last international break after being a late call-up, was also not called up due to injury. Notable omissions due to injuryKarim Adeyemi, Borussia DortmundWaldemar Anton, Borussia DortmundNiclas Füllkrug, West Ham UnitedJamie Leweling, VfB StuttgartMarc-André ter Stegen, FC BarcelonaOther notable omissions (non-injury division)Maximilian Beier, Borussia DortmundEmre Can, Borussia DortmundBrajan Gruda, Brighton & Hove Albion (should be noted he is seeking to establish himself after coming back from an injury)Leroy Sané, Bayern MunichNo longer all that notable omissions (because they seem to be off the radar)Jonas Hofmann, Bayer LeverkusenThilo Kehrer, AS MonacoNiklas Süle, Borussia DortmundMalick Thiaw, AC MilanTimo Werner, Tottenham Hotspur

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Hungary v Germany - UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League A Group A3 Photo by Sebastian Frej/MB Media/Getty Images Germany almost pulled it off... Die Folgen: Germany’s 1-1 draw with Hungary (Bavarian Football Work)As Bayern Munich’s players prepare to get back into the club mix, the German national team set out for Hungary as Die Mannschaft had one more UEFA Nations League game to account for during this break. The Germans were able to outlast Hungary for the 1-0 win, but it was not anywhere near as aesthetic as Saturday’s 7-0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina. Here are some quick hitters on the match: As always, let’s take a look at the starting XI: For the final time in the #NationsLeague group stages, here’s your Germany lineup! #DFB #GermanFootball #GermanMNT #HUNGER

DFB/Thomas Böcker pic.twitter.com/0Sk8hAUufm— German Football (@DFB_Team_EN) November 19, 2024As expected, Julian Nagelsmann went with a lot of changes. Robin Koch. Chris Führich. Felix Nmecha, Julian Brandt, Nico Schlotterbeck, Leroy Sané, Serge Gnabry, and Benjamin Heinrichs all got the nod. It would have been great for Kimmich to take a seat for the match, but even after picking up a knock against Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Bayern Munich man wanted to play — and Nagelsmann (as he did at Bayern) was not going to deny him. Speaking of Bayern Munich, having three players that the club might be planning to use on Friday against FC Augsburg probably did not sit all that well with the club, but such is life. Even with the mass lineup changes, it was clear that Germany was the side. What was also clear was that this game was not going to finish 7-0.Gnabry had a great look with the ball on his left foot, but he sent the shot wide in the 12th minute. Germany was looking dangerous, but clearly had a lineup that was feeling out how to play together early on. Alexander Nübel, who had a great save in the 24th minute, bailed out Kimmich in the 39th minute when Zsolt Nagy got a step on the right-back and ripped off a laser. The goalkeeper didn’t have to move much to make the stop, but it was a hard shot from relatively close range. Germany dominated first half possession, but did allow six shots (two on target). The attacking group of Sané, Brandt, Gnabry, and Führich was lacking chemistry and precision. I do like how Führich plays wing, though. The VfB Stuttgart man and Sané were both decent on the wings. In the 60th minute, Brandt almost had a goal, but was a bit too eager to get behind Hungary’s backline. Kai Havertz pinged the post when he came into the match on what would have been a spectacular goal.When Havertz, Musiala, and Wirtz subbed in, the attack was given a jolt. Nübel did it again with a big save in the 67th minute on what looked like a surefire goal by Barnabás Varga.Florian Wirtz seemed especially....angry when he entered the match. In the 76th minute, Germany finally broke through. A Wirtz corner found the head of Schlotterbeck, but the attempt was turned away by Hungary goalkeeper Dénes Dibusz. However, Felix Nmecha was there to clean things up in front of the net for the score. In extra time, though, a really unfortunate handball on Robin Koch resulted in a penalty kick for Dominik Szoboszlai, who essentially threw a change-up to a sprawling Nübel to knot the game at 1-1 on the final play. Overall, the game went as expected. Hungary is not a pushover and Germany still had a chance to win until the very last second. The team continues to make progress and we got a chance to see some of the depth options in a competitive match, so all-in-all, this was a win for Germany’s squad and its coaching staff alike. If you missed our Initial Analysis, Match Awards, Observations, or Postgame Podcast, give them a look or a listen: David eyeing Barca move? (@FabrizioRomano)While Bayern Munich has been linked to Lille striker Jonathan David, but the Canadian might have another destination on his mind: Jonathan David: “Barcelona was always the team I grew up supporting”.

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ISPO Munich 2024 Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images Can this group get the job done vs. Italy? German national team boss Julian Nagelsmann made his latest roster decisions and called up four Bayern Munich players among his group that will face Italy in the UEFA National League quarterfinals. The four Bavarians are as follows: Joshua KimmichLeon GoretzkaJamal MusialaLeroy SanéOther Bayern Munich-related players who made the cut include: Alexander Nübel (on loan with VfB Stuttgart)Angelo Stiller (former Bayern Munich academy player)The full list of call-ups that was post by Germany is below: Mit diesen 2️⃣3️⃣ wollen wir das Halbfinale klar machen!

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| 23. März, 20:45 Uhr | RTL#dfbteam #nationsleague pic.twitter.com/CM2jauD8LT— DFB-Team (@DFB_Team) March 13, 2025For reference, here is the last call-up list from November 2024 below: Here’s the squad that will take on Bosnia and Herzegovina and Hungary in the #NationsLeague ❤️ #DFB #GermanFootball #GermanMNT pic.twitter.com/TRpJOL8HhK— German Football (@DFB_Team_EN) November 7, 2024Some quick analysis: With so many injuries (and illnesses) there was room for Nagelsmann to mix things up (despite him saying that he was not going to get too wild). Goretzka, Karim Adeyemi, Nadiem Amiri, and Jonathan Burkhardt were some of the names who made returns, while Yann Aurel Bisseck earned his first selection.Kimmich is listed under the defenders, which means he is likely going to play right-back.The center-forward position is the least experienced group, but will likely be vital against Italy given the absence of attacking midfielder / wide forward Florian Wirtz, who contributed a lot to the team’s offensive creativity and production.Nübel might get his chance to run with a starting job if things go as planned. Given Serge Gnabry’s lack of consistent playing time and uneven performances, it was not a shock to see him dropped. What do you think of the squad? Tell us below...Looking for thoughts and analysis on Bayern Munich’s upcoming Bundesliga match vs. Union Berlin? Awesome, because we have you covered with the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show, which features a breakdown of the last game between the teams, a look at the rosters — including suspensions and injuries, and also a prediction on Vincent Kompany’s lineup and for the match. You can get the podcast on Patreon, Spotify, or below:Also, be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more.

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Germany Training Session And Press Conference Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images Who will be the hero in the quarterfinal clash of European heavyweights? Match InfoLocation: San Siro, Milan, ItalyDate: Thursday, March 20th, 2025Time: 8:45pm local time, 3:45pm ESTTV/streaming: fuboTV, Find Your CountryJulian Naglesmann’s German national team squad cruised past Hungary, Bosnia and Herzegovina, and the Netherlands with four wins and two draws to claim first place in Group A3. After a four month hiatus, Germany will play Italy in a highly anticipated two-leg quarterfinal matchup.Historically, Italy (15W-13D-9L) holds the advantage over Germany. However, the Italians have not beat the Germans in the last six attempts, dating back to 2012. The biggest clash between the two sides occurred in the 1982 World Cup final when Italy won 3-1 at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, Spain.Italy finished tied with France for first place in group A2, but the French won the goal differential tiebreaker.In the competition’s short history, Germany has failed to reach the knockout stage in all three previous attempts.Team newsHere is the predicted lineup, courtesy of BFW: Media Quarter-final time!

Here’s our squad for the upcoming Nations League quarter-final matches against Italy!

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| March 23 | ⏰ 20:45 CET | 15:45 ET #DFB #GermanFootball #GermanMNT pic.twitter.com/zcEezwbyWs— German Football (@DFB_Team_EN) March 13, 2025Julian Nagelsmann lineups are notoriously difficult to predict but he does have a few favorites, like Bayern Munich’s Leroy Sané, that he wants to help through rough patches. Having David Raum and Maximilian Mittelstädt will allow the left flank to be completely interchangeable against the Italians.Oliver Baumann has already been announced as the starter over Bayern loanee alexander Nübel. Joshua Kimmich is the only reasonable option at right back until proven otherwise. Leon Goretzka is back with the national team but will need to displace the incumbents during rotational minutes. Italy exclusively used an awkward 3-5-1-1 in the group stage. In a departure from traditional Italian soccer, Italy only recorded a single clean sheet (1-0 win at Belgium). The Italian attack is well balanced and can score from anywhere. If Germany can leave the San Siro with a draw, the return leg will be much easier.Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show: Italy vs. Germany (UEFA Nations League)Germany looking to come out hot in 2025, and keeping their current run of form heading into the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals. Stakes are particularly high, knowing that whoever wins this quarter-final will host the Nations League Finals in June.A look at the recent form of each team and how they performed in the Nations League so far.A look at the rosters and injuries for Italy and Germany.Why Germany should be cautious.A guess at Germany’s starting XI.A prediction on the match.

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Germany - Italy Photo by Bernd Thissen/picture alliance via Getty Images A whirlwind of a game that leaves one saying...well, onto the semis! Germany vs. Italy had it all. The highs, the lows, the good, the bad. The laudatory. The derogatory. It was a tale of two halves. It was the best of games, and then it was the worst of games.How did it happen?Taking a narrow 2-1 advantage from the first leg in Milan, the Germans made several intriguing lineup changes to welcome the Italians to Dortmund. Most notably, head coach Julian Nagelsmann deployed a third center-back, Borussia Dortmund’s own Nico Schlotterbeck, in what looked like it may have been a back three but shook out to be more of a back four, with left-footed defender Maximilian Mittelstädt firmly planted high up on the wing.Heatmaps for Maxi Mittelstädt and Nico Schlotterbeck from Germany vs. Italy[ @sofascore.com ] #GermanMNT #GERITA— Bavarian Football Works (@bavarianfbworks.bsky.social) 2025-03-23T22:45:02.259ZMittelstädt gave Italy fits from this position and his opposite number, Bayern Munich’s Joshua Kimmich, did even more damage pulling the strings from a more reserved position on the right. A penalty, a quick corner, and then another cross for striker of the hour Tim Kleindienst (Gladbach)...the stage looked set for an annihilation.But the Germans backed off in a big way in the second half, partly to run clock. If Nagelsmann’s super-subs turned the game around on Thursday in Milan, they had the opposite effect this time. The exit of Bayern’s Leon Goretzka and VfB Stuttgart’s Angelo Stiller around the hour mark shook up the German midfield and it never looked steady after that. And when the Germans had the opportunity to kill the game off on the counter, Kleindeinst to Pascal Groß proved not to be quite the connection of a young Mesut Özil to Thomas Müller, a la England 2010. So it was that Italy nearly earned, then finally did earn a penalty and come all the way back to level terms, needing just one more goal to force extra time. But then time did finally run out, leaving the Germans victors...who also have a fair few questions to ask of themselves.Here’s how kicker rated the proceedings. Have your own say below the jump:Player ratings [@kicker] pic.twitter.com/zI26IbAyOq— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) March 23, 2025Player Ratings Poll (view results)Enter your choices below. As usual, the rundown of the ‘rules’ — as this is a very serious, very scientific internet poll:You may vote on as many or few of the fields as you like. You do not need a complete ballot.It is possible to vote more than once, but please do not do that!If signed into Google, you will be able to edit your vote. However sign-in is not required, and we do not collect e-mail addresses.Looking for more thoughts and analysis on Germany’s 3-3 draw with Italy that send the Germans to the UEFA Nations League semifinals? Awesome, then check out the Bavarian Podcast Works — Postgame Show on Patreon, Spotify, or below:Be sure to stay tuned to Bavarian Podcast Works for all of your up to date coverage on Bayern Munich and Germany. Check us out on Patreon and follow us on Twitter @BavarianFBWorks, @BavarianPodcast @TheBarrelBlog, @BFWCyler, @bfwinnn, @IredahlMarcus, @2012nonexistent, @TommyAdams71 and more.

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FC Barcelona v Real Madrid - Copa del Rey Final Photo by Manu Reino/DeFodi Images/DeFodi via Getty Images The Real Madrid defender took out his anger at the referee. Germany men’s national team center-back Antonio Rüdiger was at the center of an ugly incident in the closing minutes of the latest El Clásico in Spain: the Copa del Rey Final on Saturday between FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.Rüdiger has now been hit with a six-match suspension, according to kicker, but a knee injury he suffered in the same game will lessen the impact of the decision:The season is coming to an end for Antonio Rüdiger, just as frustrating as it already feels for Real Madrid fans. Following his outburst in injury time in the Copa del Rey final loss to FC Barcelona (2-3 after extra time), the Royal’s defensive leader was suspended for six matches. He will therefore not be eligible to play again until Matchday 2 of the next season, although he will be out for several weeks anyway due to knee surgery.Barça won 3-2 over Rüdiger’s Madrid side, confirming the Catalans’ string of victories under head coach Hansi Flick (formerly of Bayern Munich) over their rivals this season. Rüdiger was one of three Madrid players to be shown the red card in stoppage time — along with Lucas Vázquez and later Jude Bellingham. In Rüdiger’s case, he threw what was apparently ice at the referee from the sidelines.Poor poor look from the #GermanMNT defender in the Copa del Rey Final— Bavarian Football Works (@bavarianfbworks.bsky.social) 2025-04-26T22:59:41.212ZRüdiger issued his own apology afterwards:Message from Antonio Rudiger pic.twitter.com/B3bCc2Dpwi— Real Madrid Info ³⁶ (@RMadridInfo) April 27, 2025“There’s definitely no excuse for my behaviour last night. I’m very sorry for that. We played a very good game from the 2nd half on - After 111 minutes I was not able to help my team anymore and before the final whistle I did a mistake. Sorry again to the referee and to everyone I have disappointed last night.”The act drew condemnation from the commentators as well as from the DFB.“Toni is a top-class player—but as an international player, he also has to show class in his behavior,” German national team director Rudi Völler added in comments captured by SID Sportnews, via @iMiaSanMia. “He rightly demands respect for himself, and he must also show that respect to others without exception. Toni is an outstanding footballer and a very emotional guy, a fighter on the pitch. He should stay that way.“But in this case, he and some of his teammates allowed themselves to be too ‘infected’ by the extremely heated atmosphere that had inexplicably prevailed around the club before the game. That’s unacceptable — especially not for a German international. Toni has to change in that regard, and he knows it himself. Toni contacted Julian [Nagelsmann] and me yesterday, and we talked at length about the situation. With him directly, but also internally with Bernd Neuendorf [DFB President] and Andreas Rettig [DFB Sporting director].”Rüdiger is expected to miss several weeks with his injury.

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Portugal Training Session And Press Conference - UEFA Nations League 2025 Semi-final Photo by Sebastian Widmann - UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images “He can’t keep getting away with this!” Die Folgen: Germany’s 2-1 loss to Portugal (Bavarian Football Works)Germany took on Portugal in the first UEFA Nations League semifinal and got off to a slow start. Ultimately, Germany managed to take a 1-0 lead in the second half, but promptly fell apart and shockingly lost the match 2-1. The team and fans alike are disappointed, but while this stings now, there is a long way to go ahead of the 2026 World Cup and ample opportunities for improvement. Let’s dive in — here are some quick hitters on the match: As always, let’s take a look at the starting XI: Here’s your starting XI vs Portugal tonight! Let's do this #DFB #GermanFootball #GermanMNT #GERPOR

DFB/ Philipp Reinhard pic.twitter.com/ynOJ0HMdng— German Football (@DFB_Team_EN) June 4, 2025Most lineup predictions had Serge Gnabry getting the start, but Nagelsmann threw everyone a curveball and used Robin Koch. We had already found out earlier in the day that Nick Woltemade and Aleksandar Pavlović would start, but Nagelsmann had one trick up his sleeve. The official graphic on the Fox feed had Germany playing at 3-4-3, while Sofascore had it laid out as a 3-4-2-1. Depending on your vantage point on any particular play, the structure had several different looks.Cristiano Ronaldo really should have made 1-0 for his team in the 7th minute, but sent a weak attempt to Marc-André ter Stegen that was gobbled up. Portugal was the more composed and dangerous team early. The Germans had trouble dealing with Portugal’s press and looked uncomfortable with the floating formation and defensive responsibilities. Portugal’s high-line added to the feeling that Germany was being suffocated. Germany would shake off the cobwebs for a couple of strong chances in the 19th and 21st minutes, but could not convert. The Germans had some good runs of play and picked up their urgency as the first half went on. Koch had a massive 1v1 stop on Pedro Neto in the 33rd minute, which could have been disastrous. If you dropped Nagelsmann into 1984 with that mustache, he would be a jean jacket and a windowless van away from being the most popular kid at your local high school. Germany’s biggest problem in the attack was really just a lack of chemistry. Neither Woltemade nor Wirtz stood out at a time where they kind of needed to. Not that either play was bad, but they both probably needed to do…more in the first half. Woltemade was not a problem, but just lacked that finishing touch. There is big potential there. The game went to halftime knotted at 0-0 and it was hard to say if either team really held an advantage. Portugal had the better start to the half, but Germany had the stronger finish.Ronaldo was about an inch or two away from giving Portugal the lead in the 47th minute. Five-to-ten years ago he would have gotten to the ball. In the 48th minute, though, Germany would make Portugal pay. A careless Portugal turnover led to a perfect Joshua Kimmich chip that was finished off by a deft header from Wirtz to make it 1-0. What a great play and awesome teamwork to create the chance. Liverpool FC fans everywhere probably needed to excuse themselves from the viewing area for a bit. Almost immediately after both teams subbed, one of those players — Portugal’s Francisco Conceição — ripped a wonderful shot to knot the game at 1-1. That 63rd minute tally ripped the control from Bayern Munich’s hands. Just five minutes later, Cristiano freaking Ronaldo got away with what appeared to be a play where we was offside for another Portugal goal. Un-belie-vable. VAR would rule it all good, but the guy just has a knack for towing the line of being onside or offside vs. teams that play at the Allianz Arena, eh?Karim Adeyemi nearly knotted the game in the 83rd minute, but his shot just did not have enough bend on it and hit the post.Shortly thereafter, Wirtz triggered a pushing and shoving match…

Germany v France - UEFA Nations League 2025 Third Place Match Photo by Alex Grimm/Getty Images Germany did not have a great showing... Die Folgen: Germany’s 2-0 loss to France (Bavarian Football Works)Germany and France hit the pitch to battle it out in a game that neither really wanted to be in — the third place match of the UEFA Nations League. For Germany, to make this stage was an achievement of sorts (considering how low it had been in recent years), but for France, it was more of a necessary evil. That said, Germany did not exactly light the world on fire with its performances and was outplayed by France during a 2-0 defeat for the Germans. There is much to discuss, so let’s get to it. Here are some quick hitters on the match: As promised, Julian Nagelsmann had changes to his lineup both in his formation and personnel. Let’s check it out: It’s go time ⌛️

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DFB/Philipp Reinhard pic.twitter.com/tUcKsYEgHu— German Football (@DFB_Team_EN) June 8, 2025Nagelsmann rolled with a 4-4-2, which made sense on some levels for this particular match, but was also a stark reminder that the head coach has a history of changing from game to game and day to day. The Tinker Man is back, baby! Anyway, Nagelsmann started Niclas Füllkrug and Nick Woltemade as a tandem uptop with Leon Goretzka and Pascal Groß as central midfielders, who were tasked with trying to clog up the middle and to provide more support in front of the backline. Florian Wirtz and Karim Adeyemi started as the outside midfielders, while Jonathan Tah, Robin Koch, David Raum, and Joshua Kimmich formed the defense in front of Marc-André ter Stegen.The thought process was sound for the formation and the personnel, but France is...crazy. They just play at a furious pace.France transitions so damn quickly and fearlessly. It must be so uneasy to play against them as a defender. Woltemade has a ton of potential, but it was evident — again — that he was not on the same page as his teammates and not efficient enough in front of the goal.In the 21st minute Rayan Cherki ripped a shot that went through the legs of Raum and tested Ter Stegen mightily. The ensuing corner also saw a header for Ter Stegen to come up big. If there is anything to take out of these past two games, it is that Ter Stegen looks “back.”In the 24th minute — under extreme duress — Woltemade and Adeyemi hooked up for a great chance that was turned aside by Mike Maignan.At the time, it felt like Germany was reluctant to take many chances going forward because the possession allowed them to stay off their heels for a bit. Adrien Rabiot’s career arc from petulant youngster to key player for France is kind of wild. He always had talent, but attitude, work ethic, bad career advice, etc. always seemed to plague him. The two biggest “stars” in this game — Florian Wirtz and Kylian Mbappé — did not do much to assert themselves early on.Adeyemi was a big problem for France times and almost drew a PK (VAR would rule against it and earn Adeyemi a yellow card for diving) when Maignan closed down on him after contact from Lucas Hernandez. Adeyemi was finding the space behind France’s backline, which was not always ample. The issue for Adeyemi was when he got his foot on the ball (which often resulted in too big of a touch). That is probably why he is normally a sub. The first half, while fast-paced and sometimes fun, had to be nerve wracking for both teams. France, though, would break through when a diagonal cross from Aurélien Tchouaméni evaded a leaping Joshua Kimmich, landed on the foot of Mbappé, who took a touch inside from the left-side, ripped a shot that got around Kimmich, and was hit with a glancing blow from Ter Stegen before finding its way into the net. Just minutes earlier, Mbappé flubbed a good chance, so you could say he made up for it.That is how the frenetic first half would end. France juist has a way of wearing down its opponents. Mbappé blew a relatively easy chance in the 47th…