Germany National Team for Euro 2024: Full Squad Analysis and Predictions

Germany National Team for Euro 2024

As the excitement for the European Championship 2024 in Germany builds up, Edge Of Area will go through each team that will compete in this year’s tournament. In our previous article, we covered the Belgium National Team, highlighting their squad and chances. Today, we shift our focus to the Germany National Team, analyzing their squad, key players, and prospects. This article focuses on the Germany National Team, which is set to leverage home advantage to win their first major trophy since the 2014 World Cup.

Germany’s Squad

Head coach Julian Nagelsmann has announced a provisional 27-man squad for the Germany National Team. The final 26-man squad will be confirmed before the tournament begins, with one player being dropped. The Germany National Team aims to leverage home advantage to win their first major trophy since the 2014 World Cup.

  • Goalkeepers: Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich), Marc-André ter Stegen (Barcelona), Alexander Nübel (Stuttgart), Oliver Baumann (Hoffenheim)
  • Defenders: Waldemar Anton (Stuttgart), Robin Koch (Eintracht Frankfurt), Joshua Kimmich (Bayern Munich), Antonio Rüdiger (Real Madrid), Nico Schlotterbeck (Borussia Dortmund), Jonathan Tah (Bayer Leverkusen), David Raum (RB Leipzig), Benjamin Henrichs (RB Leipzig), Maximilian Mittlestadt (Stuttgart)
  • Midfielders: Robert Andrich (Bayer Leverkusen), Toni Kroos (Real Madrid), Ilkay Gündogan (Barcelona), Pascal Groß (Brighton), Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich), Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen), Leroy Sané (Bayern Munich), Aleksandar Pavlovic (Bayern Munich), Chris Fuhrich (Stuttgart)
  • Forwards: Kai Havertz (Arsenal), Thomas Müller (Bayern Munich), Niclas Füllkrug (Borussia Dortmund), Maximilian Beier (Hoffenheim), Deniz Undav (Stuttgart)

Key Players to Watch

The Germany National Squad boasts a mix of experienced veterans and exciting young talent. Key players to watch include:

  • Manuel Neuer: The veteran goalkeeper from Bayern Munich is expected to provide leadership and stability at the back.
  • Joshua Kimmich: Known for his versatility, Kimmich can play both as a defender and a midfielder, making him a crucial part of the team’s setup.
  • Jamal Musiala: The young Bayern Munich star has been in scintillating form and is expected to be one of the breakout stars of the tournament.
  • Kai Havertz: The Arsenal forward will be looking to make a significant impact with his creativity and goal-scoring ability.

Germany’s Chances in Euro 2024

Playing on home soil, the Germany National Team is one of the favorites to win the tournament. Their squad depth and mix of seasoned professionals and young talents provide them with a balanced team capable of going all the way. Germany’s group stage fixtures include matches against Scotland, Hungary, and Switzerland, and they are expected to progress comfortably to the knockout stages.

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The Germany National Team’s blend of tactical acumen, player versatility, and home advantage make them a formidable opponent for any team in the competition. Fans will be eagerly watching to see if they can replicate their 2014 World Cup success on the European stage.