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Germany Faces Challenges Ahead of World Cup Qualifier Against Northern Ireland
The German football national team is preparing for a crucial World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland, following a disappointing defeat in their previous game in Bratislava. The team, currently in Cologne, is facing several challenges in attack due to the absence of quality players like Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz, and the injury to Tim Kleindienst.
Julian Nagelsmann, the coach of the German team, has emphasized the importance of playing emotionally and energetically together for the team's second group game. He has also hinted at potential personnel changes, as he seeks to find the right combination to boost the team's attacking prowess.
After a poor performance against Slovakia, some regular players like Jonathan Tah, Leon Goretzka, Maximilian Mittelstädt, Angelo Stiller, and Nnamdi Collins were benched, indicating that they might be under consideration due to form or tactical reasons. The search results do not specify a particular player who might be left out of the starting lineup against Northern Ireland.
Oliver Baumann, a goalkeeper on the team, has highlighted the need for the team to focus on the basics, such as energy, tackling, and winning second balls, after their lifeless performance in Slovakia.
Despite his form struggles, Florian Wirtz remains an essential and untouchable difference-maker for Julian Nagelsmann in the German football national team. However, Wirtz was substituted early in the last international match in Cologne against Belgium.
Mats Hummels will be honoured before the game for his services to the German football national team. Rudi Völler, the sporting director of the team, praised Hummels as a "leader" and "identification figure".
Pascal Groß is likely to start on the right for the German football national team against Northern Ireland. The game against Northern Ireland is set to take place on Sunday. Rudi Voeller showed solidarity with Julian Nagelsmann during the team's final training session.
Julian Nagelsmann has a new idea for personnel changes in the German football national team, but the details are yet to be revealed. This time, it's unlikely that Germany's "Footballer of the Year" will experience the same fate.
This defeat continues a downward trend for the team, following losses in the Nations League final tournament against Portugal and France. The team will be hoping to turn things around against Northern Ireland and secure a much-needed victory.
