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In the group photo, Emre Can grabbed his spot after being selected again for the European Championship.
At 30, the captain of Borussia Dortmund stepped in for Bayern Munich's prospect Aleksandar Pavlovic, who was sidelined for the home event due to an illness. Can inherited Pavlovic's jersey number 25 for the European Championship as well. Standing beside him in the image was his teammate Nico Schlotterbeck from Borussia Dortmund.
Germany's national soccer team wrapped up their last practice ahead of their match in Munich tonight (9 pm/ZDF and MagentaTV) against Scotland, with all 26 members gathering on the field. The manager, Julian Nagelsmann, now has the chance to determine his starting 11 for the opening group game.
"If we begin this tournament with a positive start, it'll give us some momentum," said 33-year-old Ilkay Gündogan, who is leading the DFB squad for the first time in a tournament. "The fans will feel more uplifted, and that can take us even further."
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Emre Can's inclusion in the DFB team for the European Football Championship was a welcome sight, as he had previously shown strong performances for Borussia Dortmund. The team's photo session in Munich saw Can donning the number 25 jersey, a nod to the unavailability of Aleksandar Pavlović from Borussia Monchengladbach, who was absent due to illness.
Can's teammate from Borussia Dortmund, Nico Schlotterbeck, was also present in the photo session, ready to lend his support to the German national team. The team's last practice ahead of their match against Scotland was a significant occasion, with Julian Nagelsmann, the DFB manager, assessing potential starting players.
Germany's star midfielder, Ilkay Gündogan, expressed optimism about the team's chances in the tournament, emphasizing the importance of a positive opening game to gain momentum. His statement underscored the high stakes and the team's commitment to performing well at the European Football Championship in Munich.
