Julian Nagelsmann is preparing strategies for EURO 2024 to win the championship on home ground

Germany’s national team coach Julian Nagelsmann is actively preparing for the upcoming EURO 2024. With bold personnel changes and flexible tactics, Nagelsmann is confident of leading “The Tank” to win the championship on home ground.

In less than 9 weeks, the ball will roll on German turf in the opening match of EURO 2024 against Scotland on June 14th. Time is flying and challenges are waiting for coach Julian Nagelsmann, even after the positive signals in the 2-0 victory over France and 2-1 over the Netherlands.

Nagelsmann has boldly summoned Toni Kroos back to the national team and given opportunities to many promising young players in the March training camp. This bold decision has yielded positive results. However, if UEFA increases the number of players in the list from 23 to 26, Nagelsmann is still not sure if he will utilize all 3 additional spots. He believes that too many substitute players can negatively affect the team atmosphere.

Nagelsmann is expected to announce the official list on May 23rd, right before the German Cup final. However, he can still make changes until June 7th. Germany’s first opponent, Scotland, is rated higher than their rough exterior and physical focus. Their recent 0-4 loss to the Netherlands may not reflect their true strength.

Meanwhile, Swiss coach Murat Yakin is excited to face the host Germany in the last group match on June 23rd in Frankfurt. Hungary is also a formidable opponent that Nagelsmann needs to pay special attention to.

Regarding the future, Nagelsmann affirms that there is nothing new about the contract with the German Football Association or the possibility of switching to coaching a club. However, this will be a hot topic until the final decision, whether to stay until the 2026 World Cup, go to Bayern Munich or join another European giant.

That said, Nagelsmann is still highly focused on EURO 2024. With flexible tactics, full strength, and a relaxed spirit, “The Tank” promises to sweep the race for the gold cup on home ground this summer.

Group A – Germany

Coach: Julian Nagelsmann

Euro (best result): 3 times champion (1972, 1980, 1996)

World Cup (best result): 4 times champion (1954, 1974, 1990, 2014)

FIFA ranking: 16th (as of February 15, 2024)

Current Germany Euro 2024 squad: players and clubs (As of: March 28, 2024)

Goalkeepers

Oliver Baumann (TSG 1899 Hoffenheim)

Bernd Leno (Fulham FC)

Marc-André ter Stegen (FC Barcelona)

Defenders

Waldemar Anton (VfB Stuttgart)

Benjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig)

Robin Koch (Eintracht Frankfurt)

Maximilian Mittelstädt (VfB Stuttgart)

David Raum (RB Leipzig)

Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid)

Jonathan Tah (Bayer Leverkusen)

Midfielders

Robert Andrich (Bayer Leverkusen)

Pascal Gross (Brighton & Hove Albion)

Ilkay Gundogan (FC Barcelona)

Kai Havertz (Arsenal FC)

Joshua Kimmich (FC Bayern Munich)

Toni Kroos (Real Madrid)

Jamal Musiala (FC Bayern Munich)

Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen)

Forwards

Maximilian Beier (TSG 1899 Hoffenheim)

Chris Führich (VfB Stuttgart)

Niclas Füllkrug (Borussia Dortmund)

Thomas Muller (FC Bayern Munich)

Deniz Undav (VfB Stuttgart)

Topics: Germany, Julian Nagelsmann, EURO 2024, Scotland, Netherlands, Hungary, Toni Kroos, Bayern Munich