With the end of major leagues, Germany will face Portugal at the Allianz Arena in the semi-finals of the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League next week. Nagelsmann said this is a very important event and that the team will aim for the championship.

In terms of the lineup, Barcelona goalkeeper Ter Stegen was selected for the German national team. In the 2024/25 La Liga season, the 33-year-old Ter Stegen suffered an injury in September last year and missed many games.

But in early May this year, Ter Stegen returned to the starting lineup against Valladolid and won the La Liga title with Barcelona earlier.

Speaking of Ter Stegen, Germany coach Nagelsmann said, "He will be the starting goalkeeper and I believe he will play two top performances. He is in good shape in training, although he has not played many games recently."

“Our goal is to win the Nations League, so we have to show good performances, results and win trophies. Even if it’s just a ‘small’ title, it’s still important for our team. Spain showed how important the Nations League is by winning it first and then winning Euro 2024.”

Nagelsmann also said, "When I see the players' faces, I can see their fighting spirit and excitement, so I am looking forward to the atmosphere on the court. Kimmich is an excellent captain, not only because of his performance on the court, but also because he is a role model for other players."

In addition, the future career of midfielder Wirtz, who plays for Leverkusen, has attracted a lot of attention recently.

Nagelsmann said, "I never tell a player which team to go to. The most important thing is that he can play and play the same important role as he did in Leverkusen. We all know that he is one of the best players in the world."