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Summer fairytale 2.0? That gives the DFB team courage
In addition to the offensive, the DFB team is also encouraged by its renewed stability. In the four matches this season, the Germans have only conceded two goals. They have three wins and one unfortunate draw. They were behind twice and turned the game around twice. The return of Kroos played a decisive role in this, but the team has also grown around him.
Nagelsmann made difficult squad decisions and seems to have formed a team that is very well balanced. Kroos is right when he says that they are not as good as they were portrayed in Germany after the victories against France and the Netherlands. But there is plenty of reason for optimism. Summer fairytale 2.0 is possible.
And if you remember the original in 2006, you will also remember bumpy test matches and a mixed start to the tournament. Of course, Nagelsmann’s team has its difficulties and problems that need to be addressed in order to be successful in the European Championship. A lot will depend on how well they get through the complicated group. Scotland, Hungary and Switzerland are all opponents who can and probably will expose Germany’s weaknesses.
But that is exactly where the DFB team can grow. The disagreement about where exactly they are among the favorites has not vanished into thin air after the test matches. However, the fact that they were able to win a complicated game, especially against Greece, has given their confidence a further boost. The feeling that something has grown together is no longer an opinion that is exclusive to the inside. The change in mood within the country took place surprisingly quickly.
It is now up to the national team to complete all of the approaches and finally bring the euphoria of the European Championship to its side.
2024-06-08 06:01:00
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