"After Germany's loss to Turkey recently, I'm sure even Nagelsmann now realizes that we are not ready to win the World Cup yet. He may have said after the Spain loss in the Euros that they'd be ready with two more years. But I think now, he wouldn't say that again. Germany can always be dangerous - if we have individual quality in every position. That's key,"
"We no longer have home advantage, like we did at the EUROs. Now we travel to America, Mexico, and Canada - and that's a big factor. We'll face difficult climates, long travel, and unfamiliar conditions. So, from a basic setup, it's already harder. Then there's the striker issue, which you're absolutely right about. Right now, we don't have a top striker who's taken charge of the No. 9 role."
Recent match results and squad composition indicate Germany is not ready to win the World Cup at present. The team no longer has home advantage and will face long travel, difficult climates, and unfamiliar conditions in America, Mexico, and Canada. The striker position lacks a clear, commanding No.9 option right now. Several attacking players—Kai Havertz, Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, Timo Werner, Niclas Füllkrug, Youssoufa Moukoko, Leroy Sané, and Serge Gnabry—offer alternatives if fit and in form. Fullback roles on both flanks are also areas of concern. Overall individual quality across positions is essential for competitiveness.
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