"In general, the biggest influencing factor you have as national coach is the squad selection. It's about who fits together."
"There will be decisions - I can already reveal that now - which probably will NOT meet with great understanding. NOT from the player, but also NOT from the wider public. Because perhaps a player who is not planned to be in our starting XI is a regular starter and key performer at his club."
Julian Nagelsmann, Germany's national coach, announced that squad selection will be his primary tool for team building, emphasizing the importance of player compatibility. He revealed that some decisions will be controversial, particularly regarding players who are regular starters and key performers at their clubs but won't be included in Germany's starting XI for the World Cup. Nagelsmann acknowledged these selections may face criticism from both the affected players and the public, indicating his willingness to make unpopular choices based on tactical and team chemistry considerations rather than individual club status.
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