"Initial success was found despite early pessimistic view, and Germany arguably could have won the Euro 2024 tournament were it not for a missed handball call against Spain."
""Luxembourg caused us a lot of problems, especially in the first 30 minutes. It was more difficult than you sometimes hope for. We're under pressure in the group. In the end, we have to win the games," Nagelsmann told Bild."
"Players like Jama Musiala, Kai Havertz, and plenty more starting quality players are absent but that doesn't always excuse this level of performance."
The German national team experienced early success under Julian Nagelsmann despite initial pessimism. A missed handball against Spain arguably denied a Euro 2024 title. The 2025 calendar produced erratic and outright poor performances, undermining confidence. The Luxembourg match exposed first-half frailties and was a missed opportunity to reassure fans. Nagelsmann acknowledged pressure in the group and made adjustments that secured the result and won praise from players such as David Raum. Absences of key players like Jama Musiala and Kai Havertz limit selection options, while emerging names face little time to integrate before the World Cup. A fuller generational transition may position the team better for 2028, yet expectations for North America remain high.
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