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Inquiry Concerning Professional Endeavors

National coach prepares for the 25th international match, a beacon not just for World Cup qualifiers. Following amiss-step, Nagelsmann will strategize against Northern Ireland.

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Inquiry Concerning Professional Endeavors

In the face of a downward trend, with recent losses against Portugal and France in the Nations League final tournament, Julian Nagelsmann, the coach of the German football national team, is determined to turn things around. Despite the challenges posed by injuries and the absence of key players like Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz, Nagelsmann is confident that changes are needed in the attack, albeit with limited options.

Nagelsmann, however, has remained tight-lipped about any personnel changes for the upcoming game against Northern Ireland in Cologne on Sunday at 8:45 PM (RTL). One player who remains untouchable for Nagelsmann is Florian Wirtz, currently in Cologne. Despite his form struggles since his move to FC Liverpool, Wirtz continues to be a difference-maker for Nagelsmann.

The team's performance in Slovakia was described as "lifeless," and goalkeeper Oliver Baumann has emphasized the importance of "energy, tackling, and winning second balls" for the upcoming game. An emotional player like Robert Andrich could be called upon to play alongside Kimmich, with Pascal Groß potentially starting on the right.

Rudi Völler, the sports director, has shown solidarity with Nagelsmann at the start of the final training session. Völler has already praised Mats Hummels, a key figure in the 2014 German World Cup-winning team, as a "leader" and "figurehead." Hummels will be honoured by the DFB for his services before the kick-off on Sunday in Cologne.

Meanwhile, some changes will be made, but not all ten field players will be rotated. Nnamdi Collins is likely to lose his place in the starting lineup. Nagelsmann has expressed confidence in his ability to lead the team despite the recent setbacks, emphasizing the importance of the team rather than himself. He has also emphasized the need for "emotional football" and "energetic teamwork" in the upcoming game.

As the team prepares for the game against Northern Ireland, Nagelsmann has a new idea for personnel changes in the German football national team. The focus remains on rebuilding and regaining the team's form and spirit, with the ultimate goal of returning to the top of international football.

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