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Germany's World Cup Preparations Under Nagelsmann: A Focus on Dominance and Tactical Adjustments
As the World Cup qualifiers approach, Julian Nagelsmann, the German national coach, is making significant changes to the team's strategy. One of the most notable shifts is Kimmich's move from right-back to defensive midfield, a decision aimed at enhancing team stability.
Nagelsmann, who has been at the helm for three years, surpassing the tenures of Hansi Flick and Jürgen Klinsmann, has a clear mission: to dominate every game, leaving no doubts within the matches. His current favorite word is, unsurprisingly, "dominance".
The average goals per game under Nagelsmann's leadership stands at 1.83, placing him 10th among previous national team coaches. However, a consistent role distribution like before the home Euro is not yet possible due to numerous injuries and absences.
One of the key objectives for Nagelsmann's tactical adjustments is strengthening the center. This shift is evident in the 23-man squad he nominated for the World Cup qualifiers against Slovakia and Northern Ireland. Notably, Leroy Sané was excluded, while newcomers Paul Nebel, Nnamdi Collins, and Finn Dahmen were included as a substitute for the injured Marc-André ter Stegen.
Oliver Baumann was named as the starting goalkeeper, and Joshua Kimmich is set to return to central midfield. Maximilian Beier was called up to replace the injured Niclas Füllkrug. Nagelsmann aims to dominate the group, but he acknowledges that not every game will be a large-margin win. He emphasizes the importance of winning every match with a strong tactical adjustment, centred around more order in midfield.
There is uncertainty about Nnamdi Collins' role, with a possible fluid system involving a defensively-oriented right-back. Nagelsmann wants his team to demonstrate dominance in the six qualifying games, despite many personnel absences.
Rudi Völler, who spoke at the training ground before Nagelsmann took over, remains close to the coach throughout the World Cup season. Völler maintains his role as the optimist, and he recently stated that the upcoming task is qualifying for the World Cup.
Nagelsmann aims to prove that winning the World Cup trophy is a realistic and not an arrogant goal. He considers wearing the jersey a minor issue compared to the upcoming World Cup countdown. The World Cup qualification begins on Thursday against Slovakia.
Other teams seem more mature and stable 318 days before the World Cup final. Nagelsmann's record in knockout games is two wins, one draw, and three losses in the Euro and Nations League. Despite this, he is determined to lead Germany to victory in the World Cup.
The last impression before the World Cup was disappointing due to giving away victories to potential title rivals. Nagelsmann wants to rectify this by demonstrating dominance in every game during the qualifiers. Serge Gnabry described the upcoming task as qualifying for the World Cup, a challenge that Nagelsmann and his team are eager to meet.
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