DFB team in Munich: Off to the Nations League semi-final against Portugal!

DFB team in Munich: Off to the Nations League semi-final against Portugal!

The DFB team arrived in Munich on Tuesday evening and prepared for the upcoming UEFA Nations League semi-final against Portugal. The team traveled by bus from Herzogenaurach after completing their first training session there in front of 4,000 fans. The game takes place on Wednesday evening at 9 p.m. in Munich and will be broadcast live on ZDF and DAZN. In this important clash, Germany will compete in special retro jerseys inspired by the 1974 World Cup jersey. The players wear black shorts and socks, while the goalkeeper jersey is light blue.

Seeing the team at the hotel, Jamal Musiala's comeback was good news for the fans. However, the talented player will not be on the pitch in the game against Portugal after his injury break. Thilo Kehrer was nominated to replace the injured Yann Aurel Bisseck, who cannot take part due to muscular problems. Jonathan Burkardt will also be missing due to a tear and Nadiem Amiri due to adductor problems.

Perfect start and close qualification

Germany qualified in the semi-finals of the Nations League with a thrilling 3-3 draw against Italy. After a brilliant first half in which Joshua Kimmich, Jamal Musiala and Tim Kleindienst gave them a comfortable 3-0 lead, Italy came back strongly and scored three goals in the second half. National coach Julian Nagelsmann spoke of a convincing first half, but pointed out the mistakes that brought the opponent back into the game. Kimmich was celebrated as the outstanding player of the game and can feel like an important part of the team, even over the two games.

The record against Portugal is impressive: Germany celebrated 11 wins in 19 matches, while only suffering three defeats. This is sure to give players an extra boost of confidence. Referee Slavko Vinčić will officiate the exciting match; his record with Germany is mixed.

Prepare for the European Championships

Interestingly, the DFB team will not only be focused on the Nations League, but is already preparing for EURO 2024, which will be held in Germany next year. In the opening game, the team will face Scotland on Friday evening at 9 p.m., and this game will also be broadcast live on ZDF. The DFB team will then compete in the classic white home jersey, while the pink away jersey is available for the game against Hungary. The fans are full of anticipation for the upcoming games and hope that their team can successfully compete in the group stage.

Given their previous performances and the fanatical support from the stands, the DFB team will do everything they can to hold their own against Portugal. This could be the starting signal for a very special time in German football. The DFB selection has a high level of support among the public and among Bundesliga professionals: a current survey shows that 54.6% of professionals are convinced that they will win the Nations League.

In these exciting times in German football, we can only hope that the right mix of experience and youth work brings the desired results and that fans continue to flock to the stadium.