National athletic squad. - Toni Kroos views potential without bounds for young players Musiala and Wirtz.
In the realm of European football's rising stars, Germany's national team boasts two talent-laden youngsters in the skilled attacking players, Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz. Toni Kroos, a six-time Champions League titleholder and midfielder for Real Madrid, foresees these 21-year-olds as influential forces at the home Euros and a major contributor to the future of international football.
Similar to his Real Madrid teammate Jude Bellingham (20), who is a physically packed player with a unique skill set, Kroos has high hopes for these two offensive sensations. "I stated back in March that there's not much holding them back," Kroos said prior to the Euros' opening match for Germany against Scotland in Munich. At 34, Kroos, a former Real Madrid player, highlighted a couple of key factors for an equivalent successful career for talent Musiala of Bayern Munich and Wirtz of Bayer Leverkusen.
Firstly, "staying healthy." And secondly, cultivating a relentless winning mindset and consistently performing at the pinnacle level. "One or two fine seasons are nice and all, but true world-class emerges when you maintain that level for ten years," situates Kroos. "Both possess what it takes to excel at the highest level for years to come." They'll need to actualize the potential within them. "Their footballing talents are evident. Their mental outlook is also admirable," complimented Kroos.
Kroos detailed the challenge for defenders against Wirtz and Musiala. "Wirtz and Musiala are formidable opponents due to their dominance in one-on-one scenarios and their aptitude to navigate tight spaces. They're game changers who create uncertainty among defenders. Should I tackle them or not? There's always the risk of a trick. And then I'm left standing there, noticing my opponent's vanished."
Nagelsmann, like Kroos, hopes to witness this "magical" prowess from his "sorcerers" at the Euros - particularly starting with their group encounter against the Scots. Kroos' job is to utilize them effectively from his defensive midfield with his passes.
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Kroos expressed his belief in Bellingham's potential as well, considering his compatriot's physical strength and unique skill set. Germany's national soccer team will face England in the Euros, providing an opportunity for both Musiala and Bellingham to showcase their talents against their home country. Furthermore, Jamal Musiala plays for Bayern Munich, while Florian Wirtz represents Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, both based in Germany. Toni Kroos stressed the importance of staying healthy and maintaining a winning mentality for these young stars to reach their full potential. The DFB selection, led by Julian Nagelsmann, looks forward to seeing Musiala and Wirtz perform at the Euros, with Kroos tasked with providing them with valuable passes from his defensive midfield position. Real Madrid's Toni Kroos believes that the German national team has the potential to become a dominant force in international soccer, with Musiala and Wirtz playing key roles in that achievement. The Euros tournament in Munich offers an excellent stage for the young stars to prove themselves both to their national team and the soccer world.
