"Nagelsmann has decided on 9 guaranteed starters: Oliver Baumann in goal, Joshua Kimmich, Jonathan Tah, Nico Schlotterbeck, and David Raum in defense, Aleksandar Pavlović in midfield, and Florian Wirtz, Jamal Musiala, and Kai Havertz in attack."
"The second midfield spot alongside Pavlović is between Goretzka and Felix Nmecha, while Serge Gnabry is a candidate to start due to injuries to other players."
"Nagelsmann adopted the concept of 'roles' from Gordon Herbert, aiming for every player to know their role and be familiar with it before the tournament starts."
"We had a role discussion with every player. Every player knows exactly where they stand."
Nagelsmann has confirmed 9 guaranteed starters for the World Cup, including key players in goal, defense, midfield, and attack. Serge Gnabry may start due to injuries to others. A second midfield position is contested between Goretzka and Nmecha. Several players are likely backups, while others remain uncertain for the squad. Nagelsmann's strategy, inspired by Gordon Herbert, emphasizes clear roles for each player to ensure familiarity and preparedness ahead of the tournament.
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