How Germany could line up at Euro 2024

Here’s how Germany will likely line up at this summer’s European Championship, according to Sport Bild.

With less than 100 days to go until this summer’s European Championship kicks off in Germany, Sport Bild has predicted the host nation’s starting lineup.

Manuel Neuer is set to return to the German goal at the expense of Marc-André ter Stegen, who has been guarding the net while the Bayern Munich veteran worked his way back to full fitness from a long-term injury.

Germany coach Julian NAgelsmann said in a recent interview that he’s planning to start Joshua Kimmich at right-back instead of in central midfield.

Antonio Rüdiger and Jonathan Tah are likely to be paired in central defense, while Benjamin Henrichs could play at left-back rather than David Raum or Robin Gosens, neither of whom have earned Nagelsmann’s full confidence, according to the report.

Toni Kroos is a lock to play in central midfield after coming out of international retirement, and is likely to be partnered with either Robert Andrich or Pascal Gross.

Ilkay Gündogan will play in a more advanced central role, flanked by prodigies Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala. Leroy Sané is also vying for a place on the wing, but has the disadvantage of missing the preparation matches due to suspension.

Finally, Niclas Füllkrug is expected to start up front, with Kai Havertz and Deniz Undav providing competition.

Here’s the team in full:

Manuel Neuer

Joshua Kimmich
Antonio Rüdiger
Jonathan Tah
Benjamin Henrichs

Toni Kroos
Robert Andrich

Florian Wirtz
Ilkay Gündogan
Jamal Musiala

Niclas Füllkrug

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