Three years after a special Euro 2020, organized in eleven different countries, postponed for a year and played in front of half-empty stands due to the covid pandemic, the Euro will take place again in a single country. Under more or less normal conditions, given the very real terrorist threat.
But this Friday evening: it’s time for football! The Germans are moving forward with very recent certainties following victories against France, the big favorite of the tournament, and the Netherlands. But this brightening came after a year filled with turbulence. In 2023, the Mannschaft had only won three of their eleven meetings. Belgium, Poland, Japan, Turkey, Austria and of course the Red Devils: all these teams managed to overcome.
On September 22, Nagelsmann arrived and made a commotion. But his paw has clearly taken hold of his group and he now wants to set his country on fire. Facing him, there will be Scotland. Not a lightning strike, but the first match of a major competition is never easy. Even more so when played at home. The Scots will be able to count on players who play in major English clubs like Robertson, McTominay or McGinn.
Here is the probable composition of the two teams for this match:
Germany: Neuer – Rüdiger, Tah, Mittelstadt – Kroos, Gündogan, Andrich, Kimmich, Wirtz, Musiala – Havertz
Scotland: Gunn – Hanley, Robertson, Hendry, Tierney, Ralston – McGregor, McGinn, Christie, McTominay – Adams
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