Possible Lineup For Germany Against The Netherlands
Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann is anticipated to opt for a similar starting eleven that triumphed over France as they host the Netherlands in Frankfurt on Tuesday.
After a series of friendly matches in 2023 saw them struggle to keep a clean sheet, the center-back pairing of Antonio Rudiger and Jonathan Tah, supported by Marc-Andre ter Stegen, achieved a rare shutout against Didier Deschamps’s team in Lyon. Both defenders are expected to retain their positions in the lineup.
In other areas of the squad, there’s a competition brewing for the striker role in Germany’s attack. Arsenal’s Kai Havertz made a strong case with a goal in the previous match, but Nagelsmann may consider options like Niclas Fullkrug and Denis Undav.
With Toni Kroos and Robert Andrich excelling in midfield against France, Joshua Kimmich is likely to continue in the right-back role against the Netherlands, although Benjamin Henrichs of RB Leipzig remains another viable option.
The positions on the left and right flanks seem settled, with Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala showcasing their potential to drive Germany forward in the upcoming tournament. In midfield, Ilkay Gundogan of Barcelona offers stability.
Having made his debut for Die Mannschaft at 27, Maximilian Mittelstadt is aiming for consecutive starts during this international window, currently edging out David Raum for a spot in the starting lineup.
Despite his historical significance for the national team, Thomas Muller found himself on the bench against France, and it’s likely that the 34-year-old Bayern Munich player will start there once more.
Possible starting lineup for Germany: Ter Stegen; Kimmich, Rudiger, Tah, Mittelstadt; Andrich, Kroos, Musiala, Gundogan, Wirtz; Fullkrug
