Germany vs England
The UEFA Nations League is back and so are some delicious fixtures. One of the most anticipated matches in June features two teams who are very familiar with each other.
Germany have been on a limb since the appointment of Hansi Flick in 2021. They are unbeaten in their last 10 matches. Germany have won their last five matches on aggregate 17-3.
Flick managed to get the best results among the many average players of the national team. They include Timo Werner, Leroy Sane, and Serge Gnabry, among others.
work to be done. Next one is England on Tuesday🤞🏾 #Accelerates #always believe #NationsLeague pic.twitter.com/LBEUuI4kVa
– Antonio Rudiger (@ToniRuediger) 4 June 2022
Germany began its Nations League campaign with a monotonous draw with Italy, where it was late. However, the team is looking very good in the run-up to the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Flick wasn’t averse to trying new players, especially in defense which bodes well for the future.
It’s going home? Unlikely, based on their latest offering. England suffered a smooth 1-0 defeat away to Hungary on Saturday. Gareth Southgate has admitted that this kind of show won’t win the World Cup.
The three lions were separated everywhere. Harry Kane has been sacked while Declan Rice and Judd Bellingham’s double axis has been bypassed throughout.
Full focus on Tuesday night 💪
Session in Munich this afternoon to #ThreeLions As we prepare for Germany. pic.twitter.com/JCItrATeYk
– England 5 June 2022
Southgate provides opportunities for players who excelled with their clubs in 2021-22. However, it would be better for him to return to the old guard against Germany.
This match holds a special place in the hearts of the English and they would not want to lose it, no matter if it was the League of Nations.
Team news
Flick can look to make some changes to the starting lineup. Kai Havertz can take a look alongside David Raum.
Possible line: Noir. Henrichs, Sully; Rüdiger, Raum; Kimmich, Goretzka; Gnabry, Muller, Sani; Havertz
There will definitely be tweaks to the lineup from last time. Bukayo Saka and John Stones should return. Calvin Phillips could replace Bellingham in the middle.
Possible line: Pickford. Walker, Maguire, Stones; Alexander-Arnold, Rice, Phillips, Saka; Bowen, Kane, Sterling
game changers
Thomas Muller could prove to be the most effective against England. The veteran midfielder is adept at finding spaces and his teammates. Muller finished the league season with eight goals and 18 assists. Although he wouldn’t have Robert Lewandowski, Manshaft dies He has a good scorer in Havertz and Werner. Furthermore, Muller is also not shy about shooting from a variety of angles and distances.
Most obvious goal-scoring opportunities in the Bundesliga last season:
^ Thomas Muller – 22
^ David Raum – 19
🥉 𝗦 𝗴 𝗴 𝗚 𝗯 𝗯 – 𝟭𝟳 pic.twitter.com/m9Q5n5gQDN– WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) 5 June 2022
He caused problems when the two countries met at Euro 2020, and lost golden opportunities. However, Flick insisted that Mueller could reap the rewards. Mueller is not only a great leader, he knows the opposition well.
The England midfield pivot must be careful not to let him run with the ball. They can’t afford to let him lag or make Muller find his attackers wide.
For England, the biggest threat is Harry Kane. The national team’s second-best scorer has developed into a multi-talented man. Aside from scoring goals, Kane is also a world class facilitator who delves into hooking up play.
This allows spaces to be left at the back, which can be exploited by runners at the rear. Moreover, Kane is also adept at catching the ball.
Harry Kane has scored 49 goals in 69 caps for England since his debut in 2015 👏 pic.twitter.com/ZQDCPJg7mO
– Tottenham News (@Spurs_fl) June 3, 2022
If he gets it to his feet, he can turn the defender and look to spray passes. This is where the German hub should be at its best. Leon Goretzka has enough physical strength to stop Kane.
However, the attacker’s versatility should be enough to crack the goal often. Niklas Sule and Antonio Rudiger will both be plump for handling Kane’s aerial prowess.
predictions
England emerged from the close winners of Euro 2020 en route to the final. However, Germany is a different proposition and is in the midst of a new dawn. However, it will be a close encounter as both sides need the points urgently. football A 1-1 draw between the two giants is expected.