According to reports from German outlet SPORTBUZZER, despite less than 24 hours until the start of the UEFA Euro tournament, the mood within the German team is positive, with players expressing their desire for a win over style in their opening fixture.
At 3:00 AM on June 15, the 2024 Euros will kick off with Germany facing Scotland. As Germany’s coach, Nagelsmann mentioned in a press conference, “We won’t be doing anything extra, which might give the impression that we’re nervous.” The atmosphere within the squad is currently harmonious, with the team having already taken their official team photo, all 26 players smiling and geared up for the crucial match.
Musiala has reminded everyone of Germany’s underwhelming performances in recent major tournaments and expressed his desire not to have a “graceful defeat” in the opener but to secure a victory at all costs. His teammate Kroos also acknowledges Scotland as a formidable opponent, stating, “Scotland has been a difficult team for us in recent years, and nobody needs to remind us that this will be an extremely challenging opening match.”
Although the captain’s armband is with Gundogan, Kroos is undeniably the backbone of the German team. The distinction between starters and substitutes is clear. Since winning friendly matches against France and the Netherlands in March, the lineup has largely been settled. Public discussions about Neuer’s form have been dismissed by the team. “Neuer has our absolute trust,” said the DFB’s sporting director, Bierhoff.
Sane has been dealing with pelvic pain recently, but according to Nagelsmann, he is expected to start against Hungary and Switzerland.