Germany is set to face the Netherlands at the iconic Allianz Arena, a venue known for its rich football history. However, they are facing a major injury problem. The recent departure of Stuttgart winger Chris Führich has left Coach Julian Nagelsmann, a year into his employment, with few alternatives. On the plus side, Aleksandar Pavlović may start after injury recovery.
The Netherlands, unbeaten in 12 games, presents a challenging challenge. With Deniz Undav scoring twice, Germany’s 2-1 victory in Bosnia highlighted their tenacity. Despite injuries to Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz, Nagelsmann could stick with the effective forward arrangement from the Bosnia game. Oliver Baumann is slated to make his international debut in goal; Pavlovic and Nico Schlotterbeck might get play defensively.
With just one victory in their past six encounters with Germany, the Netherlands will be looking to their key players like Xavi and potential appearances by former Bundesliga players to turn the tide. Both teams have scored in their past six encounters, setting the stage for an intense and potentially high-scoring game.
Germany has a strong opportunity to defeat the Dutch, given its home advantage and its capacity to adjust despite injuries.