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Nagelsmann's revolution: DFB team with fresh blood against France!
National coach Julian Nagelsmann is reorganizing the German national team before the game against France in Stuttgart.
Nagelsmann's revolution: DFB team with fresh blood against France!
In the game for third place in the Nations League, the German national soccer team will face France on Sunday, June 8, 2025. National coach Julian Nagelsmann has changed the starting eleven in four positions in the hope of securing bronze. What is particularly striking is the return to the back four that Nagelsmann chose for this crucial game.
The German team is led by Marc-André ter Stegen in goal, followed by a defensive line made up of Joshua Kimmich, Florian Koch, Niklas Tah and David Raum at left full-back. Pascal Groß joins the team in midfield, playing alongside Leon Goretzka. On the offensive, Adeyemi and Woltemade, together with Florian Wirtz and Niclas Füllkrug, who form the striker, rely on a fast attacking game. [ZVW] reports that these changes are aimed at a more offensive and dynamic style of play.
Preparations and assessments
In terms of the game, Nagelsmann carried out detailed analysis of the semi-final, which was a teaching moment for Germany. He sees particular challenges in the robust squad depth of the French team, which is led by Kylian Mbappé. France lost 4-5 in the semi-final against European champions Spain and will appear with a different tactic as coach Didier Deschamps has replaced a total of eight players in the starting eleven [DFB].
In addition, Pascal Groß said that the emotional pressure in this special game for him was noticeable, especially after the bitter defeat at the European Championships in Stuttgart. He sees the opportunity to play against a top opponent like France as a great motivation [DFB]. This shows that the atmosphere in the stadium and the support of the fans will play a crucial role.
The goal in mind
The German team's focus is primarily on preparing for the upcoming World Cup qualifying games. A win against France would not only strengthen the team but also increase self-confidence. Nagelsmann emphasized that the defensive orientation depends heavily on the opponent, but that a high number of ball wins is aimed for [DFB].
Overall, the starting position is exciting: a win against the French team could represent a positive conclusion to the Nations League for the German players and leave the team with fresh courage to face the further challenges of the coming months.