Journalistic publications reveal - Shock in the DFB squad: Nagelsmann seems to send Alexander Nübel back.
There's an update: It seems that Julian Nagelsmann has decided to remove Alexander Nübel from the VfB Stuttgart team ahead of the European Championship. He's set to make the announcement during the last test match against Greece, which starts at 8:45pm on RTL.
This news has caught many people by surprise. Initially, Nagelsmann had mentioned that he planned to start with four goalkeepers in the tournament. However, it appears that he's changed his mind about Nübel. There might be other players who performed well in recent training sessions or the match against Ukraine on Monday. For instance, forward Maximilian Beier from TSG Hoffenheim impressed during his 30-minute performance against Ukraine.
Any updates on the last test match?
Nagelsmann wants to face the EM trial match against Greece with courage and a win. The team wants to create a positive atmosphere and win over the fans. The 0:0 draw against Ukraine on Monday wasn't what they hoped for. "The last test match is critical for our confidence. We're eager to create an exciting vibe," said defender Antonio Rüdiger.
Will there be any more personnel changes?
Nagelsmann already has an 11-man squad in mind, both for the match against Greece and the initial game against Scotland on June 14. Most positions are likely to remain unchanged. Although Leroy Sané is making progress after his months-long thigh injury, there's no guarantee he'll secure regular playing time at the EM.
The probable starting lineup: Neuer - Kimmich, Rüdiger, Tah, Mittelstädt - Andrich, Kroos - Musiala, Gündogan, Wirtz - Havertz
Where does Leroy Sané's situation stand?
Sané has only trained with the DFB team a couple of times since joining them. They're advising him to focus on careful training and recovery. Right now, he's participated in two DFB practices. Sané's last match with Munich was the second leg of the Champions League semi-final against Real Madrid a few weeks ago. Nagelsmann is not inclined to exclude Sané after a minor setback in the game against Greece, but he cannot be the primary starter at the Euros.
What's next after the match against Greece?
After the test against Greece, the players will have a break. They'll travel back home after Mönchengladbach. On Sunday evening, they'll reunite in Herzogenaurach. Preparations for the match against Scotland will resume on Monday with a coaching session that spectators can watch. On Thursday, they'll relocate to Munich, and then it's time for a good night's rest before the Euros begin at Bayern's Allianz Arena.
References: "Sky sport", "Bild"
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Leroy Sané's potential role in the European Championship might be limited due to his recovery from injury, despite his recent training sessions with the DFB team. Toni Kroos and Antonio Rüdiger are both expected to be part of Nagelsmann's squad for the upcoming matches, including the European Championship.
Given that Julian Nagelsmann has decided to exclude Alexander Nübel from the VfB Stuttgart team ahead of the European Championship, there could be a shift in the German goalkeeping lineup. Despite this, it remains uncertain if Leroy Sané will secure regular playing time at the Euros.
