"Always feels good to hear Peter Schilling's 'Major Tom', doesn't it? This match was a reminder of that special summer in 2024, where there was real belief behind Julian Nagelsmann and his team. A lot has changed since then, but it appears Germany finally found their hunger and looked as sharp as ever at home in Leipzig. Hopefully a sign of things to come."
"No offense to Slovakia, but it was slim pickings in a downright bad game for the visitors. They simply could not handle the German attack, but Lobotka managed to still somewhat impress. Winning duels and making some excellent passes won't count for much in a game like this, but at least he can steer the team in the right direction when Slovakia attempts to qualify via playoffs."
"Kimmich could have won this award based on his first half tackle which saw him steal the ball from the Slovakian player and miraculously keep it in play in one swift tackle. It was a thing of beauty and proves exactly why he should be captain. His early assist gave Germany the confidence it needed to get the result in Leipzig."
Germany regained confidence under Julian Nagelsmann and played sharply at home in Leipzig, recalling summer 2024 belief. Slovakia struggled to contain the German attack, with few chances created. Lobotka won duels and played excellent passes but lacked impact on the final result; he can guide Slovakia in playoff qualification attempts. Kimmich produced a spectacular first-half tackle and an early assist, reinforcing his suitability for captaincy. Goretzka provided reliable midfield work alongside Pavlović. Sané earned a call-up and scored two precise finishes. Gnabry and Woltemade also impressed, proving the attack is potent even without Musiala and Havertz.
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