Nassau: Will decide whether Schlotterback and Kimmich will play on Monday, hoping to go straight to the World Cup

Hupu News on November 16th After winning 2-0 in Luxembourg away from home, the German team will face a life-or-death battle against Slovakia in Leipzig. As long as the German team wins, they can get a direct ticket to the World Cup in advance. Before the game, head coach Nagelsmann looked forward to the final game of the group.

About the game against Slovakia

"The two teams are of different types, but there are similarities in the way they play. We discussed the overall look the team wants to show. Winning Luxembourg is key, and we must and want to win again tomorrow. We are ready."

About the personnel situation

"Schlotterbeck will participate in training as normal. Kimmich still needs some rest. Although he will be on the court, we hope to maintain the stability of the current structure as much as possible. As for whether he can play, we will decide tomorrow, but I am generally optimistic. Now it mainly depends on the pain and physical comfort. As for Schloterbeck, although there may be some pain, the injury He is recovering well and there is no inflammation."

About mentality and preparation

"The key is to have a plan and prepare the team. It is normal for the players to be very focused and determined, and that is the charm of the game."

On the half-time speech against Luxembourg

"I decided at half-time to point out some key points to the team and they responded correctly."

On the captain's armband

"The captaincy topic has never been a big issue for me. We have a lot of players in the team who can proudly wear the armband. Even if someone is absent, we still have enough options, which is a good thing. "

About the development of the team

"November 2023 was a low point. Since then, we have moved forward step by step. Although it is not a big step, it is in the right direction. We had an outstanding performance in the UEFA Nations League and a world-class half-time performance against Italy, and then the two losses in the final four. We have to return to the previous path and not be affected by the outside world. Be more courageous, pass forward more, and pass less. It will be an important step to get a ticket to the World Cup. I believe the team will continue to develop in the right direction. "

About Udraogo

"He is very humble, has no airs, and has experienced injuries. He has good speed and is more accurate in shooting. He is a typical all-around midfielder."

About. Hermara

"He made a good impression. I am in close communication with Di Salvo. He is happy for the players to enter the national team, but it is not ideal for the task of leading the team. Elmara performed well, but to look at it relativistically, he is here for the first time and has limited training time with us. He is humble enough and bold enough. The next step is to strive to become the main player in Cologne. "

About Bowman

"I have known him for many years and am very satisfied with his current performance. The decision of who is the No. 1 goalkeeper will not be made by me alone, but together with the goalkeeper coach. "