A fresh start has been initiated, as national coach Julian Nagelsmann secured a victory and gained numerous insights during the German national team's tour in the USA. Niclas Füllkrug, Jamal Musiala, and Florian Wirtz showcased their talents, making a strong case for inclusion in the 2024 European Championship on home soil with their performances against the USA and Mexico. In contrast, prominent figures like Leon Goretzka and Kai Havertz had underwhelming showings. This tour has had its share of winners and losers.
Julian Nagelsmann has little time to find his starting eleven on the road to the 2024 European Championship at home.
So it must have been all the more gratifying for the former FC Bayern Munich coach that some insights have already emerged in his first two assignments as national coach.
In both the victory over the USA (3:1) and the 2:2 draw against Mexico, the offense around Niclas Füllkrug, Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz and Leroy Sané was particularly convincing. But the experienced returnee Mats Hummels also underlined his qualities as a defensive leader.
For midfielders Kai Havertz and Leon Goretzka, on the other hand, the trip to the United States did not go according to plan.
THE WINNERS OF THE NATIONAL TEAM'S US TOUR
Mats Hummels: Back and immediately a leader again, at the top of the hierarchy. Nagelsmann gave a satisfied nod to the Hummels/Rüdiger duo after the USA game and didn't even need to see them against Mexico: Hummels was spared for the Bundesliga, much to Borussia Dortmund's delight.
Pascal Groß: The late starter harmonized splendidly with Ilkay Gündogan, which clearly pleased Nagelsmann. The Premier League pro thus at least got ahead of Leon Goretzka, while the ill Joshua Kimmich did not leave a vacuum. The European Championship chance is increasing.
Ilkay Gündogan: He is captain and will remain so, Nagelsmann assured him - regardless of whether Manuel Neuer returns. He is also a strong strategist and playmaker. The focal point of Nagelsmann's axis.
Niclas Füllkrug: Came, saw, scored - in both games. The Dortmund player was also able to take note of the fact that, according to the national coach, Kai Havertz is no longer a competitor as a top player. Thomas Müller also had a rather unfortunate performance up front, Kevin Behrens is no threat.
Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala and Leroy Sané: the trio has established itself as the attacking line, the others have to line up at the back. "I'm convinced that we have to seek our salvation on the offensive," Nagelsmann said. To that end, he seems to have quickly found his dream lineup behind the front line.
THE LOSERS OF THE NATIONAL TEAM'S US TOUR
Kai Havertz: The highly talented player failed to make an appearance against Mexico, and there is currently no place for him in the starting eleven. Not in the offensive line, where the national coach prefers him to Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala. Not in the top line - he was no longer included in Nagelsmann's list of options (Füllkrug, Müller, Behrens).
Leon Goretzka: In the six-man hierarchy he fell behind Pascal Groß, he was substituted twice, missing his longtime partner Kimmich. Goretzka can probably only push his way into the European Championship starting eleven with outstanding performances for FC Bayern.
Manuel Neuer: Not there, no longer captain, Marc-Andre ter Stegen is treated as a matter of course as number one. The road back to goal is long for the convalescent. Nagelsmann does not yet have to moderate the topic - in November it could be so far.
Joshua Kimmich: The leader left sick, Groß and Gündogan played very well together in his absence in the power center. It could be that the Bayern pro ends up having to move to right back to close an eternal construction site.
Serge Gnabry: Who noticed his absence? Who mentioned him? Not many. However, Nagelsmann still values Gnabry.
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