Germany is set to face off in the Nations League Finals under coach Julian Nagelsmann’s guidance, with a boost from new faces Nick Woltemade and Tom Bischof.
Germany’s Squad for the UEFA Nations League Final Four
Coach Julian Nagelsmann has named his 26-man squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League Final Four, despite several key players missing due to injury. Two new faces have been added to the team: Stuttgart forward Nick Woltemade and Bayern Munich midfielder Tom Bischof.
The absence of notable players like Kai Havertz, Jamal Musiala, Antonio Rüdiger, Tim Kleindienst, and Nico Schlotterbeck means that Nagelsmann will need to rely on his squad’s depth to succeed. However, the inclusion of Woltemade and Bischof provides a much-needed boost in attack and midfield.
A Boost from New Faces
Nagelsmann has praised Woltemade for being a ‘good option in attack,’ particularly with Kleindienst missing from the team. Woltemade will join the squad after Saturday’s German Cup final against Arminia Bielefeld, while Bischof recently signed for Bayern Munich from Hoffenheim.
Return of Key Players
Several notable players are returning to the national team roster, including goalkeeper Marc-André ter Stegen, midfielder Florian Wirtz, striker Niclas Füllkrug, and winger Serge Gnabry. Ter Stegen’s return is particularly significant, as he recently returned from a knee injury that kept him out of action for most of the season.
Confidence in Germany’s Chances
Nagelsmann expressed confidence that his team can beat Portugal to advance to the final on June 8. However, he also acknowledged that the Portuguese team is strong and warned against complacency: ‘We can’t let up a single yard compared to the best moments in the quarterfinal against Italy.‘
