Nagelsmann's line-up: Germany before the Nations League semi-finals!

Nagelsmann's line-up: Germany before the Nations League semi-finals!

The tension is rising in Munich because the semi-finals of the Nations League between the German national team and Portugal are just around the corner. The time has come on Wednesday at 9 p.m. and coach Julian Nagelsmann has already allocated nine of the eleven places in the starting eleven. This decision shows that he has a clear goal in mind: the first title for the German team since the 2017 Confederations Cup in Russia. The latest successes in major tournaments are long overdue for fans and players. Radio Bielefeld reports that captain Joshua Kimmich will play his 100th international match. A milestone that will certainly provide additional motivation.

Back to the world of football! Nagelsmann has not yet revealed any details about the personnel decisions, but the anticipation for the duel against Portugal is palpable. The focus is particularly on Florian Wirtz, who was confirmed for the starting eleven despite negotiations between Bayer Leverkusen and Liverpool FC. “Florian is keen on football and doesn’t seem burdened,” said Nagelsmann confidently. Goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen is also back from injury and will strengthen the defense, while Leon Goretzka emphasizes that the team is hungry for the title. Picture emphasizes that the German team has its sights set on starting the 2026 World Cup with a title.

The squad at a glance

A look at the squad shows that Nagelsmann is relying on proven players. The list includes, among others:

• Tor: Oliver Baumann, Alexander Nübel, Marc-André ter Stegen
• Abwehr: Joshua Kimmich, Antonio Rüdiger, Jonathan Tah, Robin Gosens und viele mehr
• Mittelfeld: Leon Goretzka, Serge Gnabry, Florian Wirtz
• Angriff: Niclas Füllkrug, Deniz Undav, Nick Woltemade

Newcomer Nick Woltemade from VfB Stuttgart also has the chance to fight for a place in the starting eleven, as injuries to other players give him a boost. Tom Bischof, who will be moving from Hoffenheim to Bayern Munich next season, is also celebrating his debut in the A squad and giving the team a breath of fresh air. This is what Sportschau offers detailed insights and makes the anticipation for the game even greater.

The path to the title

The pressure on the team is high as Germany is in a semi-final again after eight years. Nagelsmann inspires the players with the goal of not only winning the Nations League, but also starting the successful journey to the 2026 World Cup. Memories of Spain's successes, including winning the Nations League and the European Championship in recent years, should be motivation enough for the DFB team. Who better to win a title than players like Niclas Füllkrug, who is already aiming for numerous successes with the team? Here it becomes clear again how important this title is for the German national team.

Let's stay tuned to see how the team performs and whether they can qualify for the grand final on Sunday. The fans in Munich are ready to celebrate!