Germany, which has suffered consecutive defeats, is eager to prove itself at home
At 3 a.m. Beijing time tomorrow, Euro 2024 will be rekindled in Germany, with hosts Germany taking on Scotland in the opening match at the Allianz Arena in Bayern Munich
Two consecutive World Cups lost to Japan and South Korea out of the group, the last European Cup only stopped at the round of 16, since the fourth lifting of the Hercules Cup, the German tank in the continental competition has always failed to meet the expectations of the outside world, this local battle, is the German team is about to officially complete the handover of the old and new competition, they are also eager to prove themselves in front of their hometown fathers
In the goalkeeper position, the 38-year-old Neuer is still the main player, and although there have been some signs of decline in club games, his experience is still the most valuable asset in the goalkeeper position. With Ter Stegen on the bench as a double insurance, he has two main goalkeepers from big teams, making Germany the most solid team in the goalkeeper position at this European Championship
At the back, Antonio Rudiger, who won the Champions League with Real Madrid, led the way and spent most of his friendly time as his centre-back partner playing for Bayer Leverkusen's Jonatan Tach. Kimmich has played mostly in midfield at club level in recent years, but he will still play at right-back in the German team
In terms of midfield, Kroos, who previously announced that he would retire after the European Cup, is undoubtedly the focus of attention, although he has decided to retire, but his ability to comb the attack is still the world's top, whether it is seniority or ability, he will occupy a place in the main lineup. As the captain of the team, Gundogan's ability to cut forward can effectively disrupt the opposition defence and create scoring opportunities. There are also two 21-year-old superstars Wirtz and Musiala, who have a similar style as midfielders, both of whom can provide firepower in attack, and Nagelsmann will also push them up front in friendly matches to great effect, which is a very interesting point of interest in the main game
On the front line, in addition to the just mentioned Wirtz and Musiala, the team's main center forward in the friendly match is Havertz, who is more mobile than the traditional center forward from the midfield, and also has a certain ability to organize attacks and pull the edge. Sane is a wide exploding point and tends to come on when he can't open up a situation. Phil Krueger, who has just finished the Champions League final with Dort, is a true centre-forward with excellent header ability, and he will also appear as a battering ram if he needs to attack in the final moments. Of course, there is also the veteran Muller, who is likely to be his last major tournament, and although he is no longer in the main squad, his experience will still buy him some playing time
Germany's opening opponent, Scotland, although it cannot match the German team on paper, also has several players who play in the five major league teams and even giants, and the strength should not be underestimated
The team's leader is undoubtedly Liverpool's captain Robertson, who is an important attacking weapon for the Scottish team with his ability to assist forwards, and Tierney's presence allows him to be more comfortable and bold in attack than he was at the club, even directly in the wing-back position
The effective midfield position is Manchester United's Scott McTominay and Villa's McGinn, both of whom are more versatile players, with strong mobility, some coverage at the defensive end, and some attacking ability
The forward line is the weakest position of the Scottish team, and several forwards are not worth much but have their own characteristics, and several star players such as Robertson will often step forward to participate in the attack
In addition, there are Hungary and Switzerland in Group A, although the Hungarian team does not have any big stars in the team, and the only leader in the value is Liverpool's Szobosloy, but the team has won 5 and drawn 3 in the qualifiers without defeat, and is one of the most potential dark horses in this European Cup
In contrast, the Swiss team does not even have a star of Szobosloy's level, but their midfield has two tough guys, Xhaka and Zakaria, and any team is enough to drink, with Manchester City's Akanji and Newcastle's Schell at the back, and the young Sommer as the last line of defense, and it will not be easy for other opponents to break through the Swiss team's goal
In Group A, Germany is clearly the strongest team, but the other three teams are definitely not soft persimmons, all have a chance to fight in the group, and even the German team may not be able to get out of the group, and the four teams will fight for a place
With tonight's opener, the European Championship will also kick off in full swing, with teams doing their best to challenge for the Delaunay Cup, and this summer will be ignited by football, whether your home team is the favourite or not, and whether you are ready or not, tonight! European Cup