"I think they've done a very good job and are very consistent in the league. Jona had a difficult start at Bayern, but he's been very consistent ever since. And Schlotti, as I've already said, is an extremely important player for us. Antonio Rüdiger has a great ability; he's exceptionally good in one-on-one situations in tight spaces, a really strong tackler."
"Antonio needs to be 100% fit and healthy. If he has minor injuries, like he sometimes had with us, he can't reach his full potential, and that doesn't make sense. But he's on the right track."
Germany's backline has undergone significant transformation following the retirement of Mats Hummels and Jerome Boateng. Antonio Rüdiger, Nico Schlotterbeck, and Jonathan Tah have emerged as strong defensive options. With two central defenders required, a selection decision was necessary. Schlotterbeck and Tah have demonstrated consistency in the Bundesliga and built chemistry at the national level. Rüdiger possesses exceptional one-on-one defensive abilities and tackling prowess but requires full fitness to perform optimally. Recent remarks suggest Tah and Schlotterbeck form the preferred pairing, offering youth and stability for Germany's future defensive structure.
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