Nagelsmann said he would adjust the starting lineup after participating in the friendly match.
2026-03-27 04:13
Germany, nicknamed the "German Machine," will face Switzerland, nicknamed the "Crusaders," in an international friendly at St. Jakob-Park. Nagelsmann has stated that he will make changes to the starting lineup, including the addition of Schlotterbeck and Jonathan Tah to the starting eleven.
In the final round of Group A matches in the European qualifiers for the World Cup, Germany defeated Slovakia 6-0 thanks to goals from Walter Madd, Gnabry, Sané, Ridler Baku, and Vedraogo, and qualified for the World Cup finals as group winners.
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said, "Jonathan Tah and Schlotterbeck will start, and Rüdiger has promised to give his all in whatever role he plays. He is training well and highly approves of Schlotterbeck and Jonathan Tah's performance during his absence, and he accepts the current situation."
“Angolo Stiller and Goretzka will start together. The absence of our two most consistent defensive midfielders is a special case, and we have to respond. That’s why we’ve made different rotations based on the characteristics of this position, and we’ve chosen Angolo Stiller.”
In addition, Arsenal striker Kai Havertz, who has recovered from injury, has finally returned to the German national team.
Nagelsmann said, "Havertz will start tomorrow, and we hope to give him playing time. He's been training well and will be helpful to the team, but he needs to regain his rhythm in the game."
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