Criticism Targeted Towards the Country's National Football Squad
In a recent international friendly, Germany showed a mix of brilliance and struggles, with several players standing out for different reasons.
Josias Lukembila stole the spotlight with a deflected goal for the 3:1 in the second half, a moment that brought excitement to the match between Winterthur and Sion. The goal, scored around the 35th minute, was a testament to Lukembila's quick thinking and composure under pressure.
Serge Gnabry, who scored his first DFB goal in two and a half years, had a somewhat disappointing performance after the equalizer. His ineffectiveness following the goal allowed Price to run past him, leaving a mark on the game.
Jamal Musiala (Wirtz), on the other hand, showed some promising dribbles, but his overall performance was not exceptional. However, his brilliant free-kick goal for the comforting 3:1 was a highlight of the match, demonstrating his potential.
Anton and Goretzka had their moments, with Anton initially struggling for stability as a central defender and Goretzka playing more defensively after his substitution, which seemed to improve his game.
Leweling was a bright spot on the right wing, setting the pace during the match. His performance could potentially make him Nagelsmann's personnel solution in that position.
Kimmich played many opening passes and showed unchecked enthusiasm, especially during the World Cup Qualifiers. His leadership will be crucial for the upcoming World Cup.
Koch could not build on his good form in June with the DFB team, letting too much slip after the World Cup Qualifiers. Rüdiger, who was suspended after receiving a second yellow card against Luxembourg, also had a series of mistakes and poor positioning during the Qualifiers.
Beier stepped up as a super sub, scoring the winning goal after Füllkrug's absence. His involvement with pace in several offensive actions in the final phase was noteworthy.
Woltemade's body language and connection to the game were better, but penetration and effectiveness were insufficient.
Baumann, despite receiving many instructions, was not heard by his teammates for a long time during the match.
Amiri immediately brought momentum after his substitution, euphorically celebrating his debut goal. His impact on the game was a positive note for the team moving forward.
Raum made up for several unfortunate actions with his assist for the 2:1, but his offside goal in injury time of the first half was a setback.
Koch had a good start but his performance declined after the World Cup Qualifiers, a trend that will need to be addressed if Germany aims to perform well in the upcoming tournaments.
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