"I think it's a healthy thing to declare a goal. It's difficult for a team or for people in general to work and fight without a goal. It's healthy for all of us to have the goal of becoming world champions. I also told the team that's our goal. If any of the players think differently then they don't even need to travel there. We're focused on the process, we want to play game by game and find our rhythm."
"We've always been flexible, there are phases during the game where you have to adapt to the opponent - sometimes with a back 3, sometimes with a back 4. Every opponent and every game requires something different,"
"Nick has made a very normal impression. He's very focused now that his transfer has gone through. He can also show himself to his new club and new coach via the national team. I haven't decided yet whether he will start tomorrow,"
"Flo is one of our most important players. He's not a classic No. 10 that only wants to have the ball, he moves and works a lot. The phase before his move wasn't easy"
Julian Nagelsmann has set Germany's goal to become world champions at the 2026 World Cup. Germany kicks off the next phase of qualification with matches against Slovakia and Northern Ireland. Nagelsmann says declaring an ambitious target provides focus and direction for the squad. Injuries, positional shifts, and integration of new players have left the roster unsettled. Tactical flexibility remains a priority, with the coach considering both a back three and back four depending on the opponent. Nick Woltemade is competing for a starting striker role while Florian Wirtz is singled out as one of the team's most important players. Squad selection will prioritize process and rhythm.
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