Representative team - Nagelsmann's Strategies for Initiating the European Championship for Scotland.
As Toni Kroos and his team, including 25 other European Championship (EM) players, prepare to return to their headquarters in Herzogenaurach, they're gearing up for the opening game against Scotland on Monday. Head coach Julian Nagelsmann has set up a weekly schedule to ensure everything runs smoothly. The match will take place at the Munich Arena on Friday, broadcast on ZDF/Magenta TV at 9:00 p.m.
Here's what's planned in the lead-up to the match:
Monday, 11:30 a.m.: Players must be back at the home ground by this time. The free weekend was extended slightly by Nagelsmann, allowing some players to visit their families or even travel to different locations. Those participating in the EM preparations have already been arranged in Adidas facilities, with players sharing living spaces based on their positions.
Monday, 1:00 p.m.: Niclas Füllkrug will be addressing the press this day. The Dortmund striker only joined the EM group after losing to Real Madrid in the Champions League final. Füllkrug is Nagelsmann's backup for Kai Havertz, and while he's behind Havertz in the coach's statistics (4 goals instead of 3), he's filling an essential role.
Monday, 4:00 p.m.: 4,000 fans will be present for this training session. As in Jena two weeks ago, when 15,000 spectators attended, the DFB team will train in front of a large crowd. The atmosphere will be exciting, and it represents the desire of the nation to celebrate a football-filled summer. The tickets were free and quickly sold out, making this one of the last opportunities for fans to watch their favorite players in action outside a game.
Tuesday and Wednesday: Training is set for 11:00 a.m., with at least one player giving a press conference at around 1:00 p.m. At the Adidas facility, the team will focus on opponent analyses, tactical training, and healing sessions by physiotherapists.
Thursday, 11:00 a.m.: The team will hold their final training session at the home ground. Only after this can the bus transport the players to Munich. Hotel accommodations have been arranged for the UEFA's entirety, with teams needing to arrive by the day prior to their match.
Thursday, 6:45 p.m.: Nagelsmann and a player will show up at the Allianz Arena, which is known as the Munich Football Arena during the EM for UEFA regulations. They'll be attending final briefings at a press conference.
Friday, the match day: Expect a review session, warm-up, and some time for a leisurely walk. Nagelsmann will make sure the day's schedule is precisely planned. The bus will head to the stadium early in the evening, and at 9:00 p.m., the match against Scotland will kick off.
