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Nagelsmann Confirms Rotations for Germany’s Ghana Friendly
Germany will make substantial lineup changes for Monday’s friendly against Ghana following their demanding 4-3 victory over Switzerland on Friday, coach Julian Nagelsmann announced. The Germans mounted two comebacks in that pulsating encounter, setting the stage for tactical adjustments ahead of their final preparation before World Cup squad selection.
Alexander Nübel, goalkeeper from VfB Stuttgart, will start the match. His club teammate, forward Deniz Undav, is also guaranteed playing time as Nagelsmann manages player fitness across the squad.
Recovery and Preparation Strategy
“Tomorrow’s game is a bit different because we have to rotate a bit more in order to play some players who may have come from injury,” Nagelsmann told reporters on Sunday. “We want the players to be fit and healthy when the crunch time of the season comes.”
The rotation reflects the demanding schedules players face at their clubs across multiple competitions. With the World Cup starting in June, Nagelsmann prioritizes player welfare through this final warm-up fixture.
World Cup Squad Clarity
The Ghana match serves as the last test before Nagelsmann names his World Cup squad in May. He acknowledged the difficulty of squad selection while emphasizing transparency with his players.
“I cannot promise every player will be happy in the end. There will be discussions, that’s clear. Every player knows exactly where they stand; they know if their spot is safe or not. Two months before the World Cup, I think it is important for every player to know where they stand.”
Tournament Structure
Germany faces Ecuador, Curaçao, and Ivory Coast in Group E of the June 11-July 19 tournament. Their opening match takes place in Houston, Texas on June 14th against Curaçao, followed by a Toronto fixture against Ivory Coast on June 20th and a New York game against Ecuador on June 25th.
Since winning their fourth World Cup in 2014 in Brazil, Germany has not reached a final in any major international tournament. Ghana compete in Group L alongside Croatia, England, and Panama.
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