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After 18 years since "Poldi" and "Schweini", the European Championship returns with "Wusiala" in the spotlight.

In 2006, Podolski and Schweinsteiger were the stars of the summer fairytale. At the European Championships held at their homes, a fresh young duo will emerge. How significant will Musiala and Wirtz's impact be? One unfortunate player has already been ruled out.

Jamal Musiala (l) and Florian Wirtz take part in a press conference.
Jamal Musiala (l) and Florian Wirtz take part in a press conference.

Football matches are scheduled to be played. - After 18 years since "Poldi" and "Schweini", the European Championship returns with "Wusiala" in the spotlight.

Prior to the final practice before the commencing match at the European championship, Jamal Musiala and Leroy Sané, both belonging to Bayern, were in attendance. While Florian Wirtz was practicing with Nico Schlotterbeck. By date of Friday (9 pm/ZDF/MagentaTV), Musiala and Wirtz ought to be seen sharing the pitch at Munich Arena, constructing marvels to assist host Germany in having a great beginnings against Scotland. This event is expected to be vicariously known as "Wusiala", an aggregation of Wirtz and Musiala that has gained traction in the enthusiast forums.

Eighteen years subsequent to the astonishing World Cup narrative embarked with "Poldi" and "Schweini", Jamal and Flo have been honored to play leading parts at the EM as the adulated fresh young duo. Notwithstanding, they are utterly unlike the captivating jokers Lukas Podolski and Bastian Schweinsteiger back in 2006 who were also 21 at the same time.

Julian Nagelsmann refreshed his squad by dint of imparting an extravagant mise-en-scène at the team meeting. Nonetheless, Musiala and Wirtz did not provide a flamboyant media display like "Schweini" and "Poldi" at the DFB podium in Herzogenaurach. In stead, they maintained themselves shy, polite, and subdued, thriving for silence rather than commotion. "We don't seek to be the new two young Podolski and Schweinsteiger," quoted Wirtz. The title of idols from before is heartfelt and flattering. This pairist intents to win a championship with the DFB representative team, just as the two world champions from 2014.

The up-and-coming star, Aleksandar Pavlovic (20) is eradicated from the tournament before the first operative measure. Bayern teammate, Musiala remarked, "It's really unfortunate for Pavlo." Coach Julian Nagelsmann succorred Pavlovic's misfortune and designated the initiation of Emre Can (30) from Dortmund as opposed to Bayern's Leon Goretzka. "We have not reached our goal of a six-man ensemble," Nagelsmann disclosed to Can.

Both Masiala and Wirtz strives to enhance their performance. "We are primarily accountable for manufacturing scores and obtaining conquests," stated Wirtz. This implies, they conjoin to expand their impact: it is mainly worse for Musiala (29 national team matches, 2 goals) and Wirtz (18/1). Primarily, their attendance involves being bold skillful rather than faintly beautiful.

As teammates, they are alike. "Flo possesses the same thoughts as me in the box, he's a master of jokes," declared Musiala. In the training camp, they dwell in one of the four-apartment wooden homes with team captain, Ilkay Gündogan and Hoffenheim's Maximilian Beier. Relating to the leisure pursuits with Musiala beyond the ground, Wirtz mentioned they jointly have chats, ball around, or FIFA. "Who among chums doesn't do that?", Wirtz owed in respect to amusements with Musiala.

This occurrence of mutually joining either Bayern or Real Madrid is a popular query. "I'm not indulging in that depiction right now," stated Musiala. "I'm only focussed on the Euros and the national team." Distinctly, the subject of a unified future in the team slowly arised, Wirtz, who is still part of Bayer Leverkusen, shared they'd "occasionally jokes" about the matter. They'd have to decide - and undoubtedly they didn't.

Toni Kroos, about to bring an end to his reputable career after the European Championship, and considered to lead and control the duo alongside Gündogan, admits no boundaries in the athletic growth of Wirtz and Musiala. "Both embody everything necessary to retain the summit, enjoining a period of ten, fifteen years," said the Real Madrid player.

Kroos reposes various trust in Wirtz and Musiala. They are tricky players who can cost defenders real anguish. "Flo and Jamal are extremely difficult to prevail upon players who are superior one-on-one and can resolve difficulties in tight locations." Realistically, from DFB's point of view, that's the impression of the European Championship.

The two young players, Musiala and Wirtz, may have different statuses despite both being regulars in the tournament. While Musiala has played in three major tournaments before, including the European Championship 2021 and the World Cup 2022, Wirtz is a newcomer due to a cruciate ligament injury that prevented him from participating in the World Cup 2022. However, the younger Wirtz is confident after winning double at Leverkusen, stating, "The last year was the first time something really came out. I'm not the new kid anymore." Musiala, often referred to as the "Bambi" of the early days, has recognized his growth as a player and feels he's no longer a typical youngster, but Wirtz's hunger for more titles has undoubtedly been ignited after his recent success.

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