2024-06-14 01:57:58
The countdown has begun. Nationwide coach Julian Nagelsmann answered questions from the media one final time earlier than the beginning of the event.
In simply over 24 hours the time has come. The German nationwide workforce will open the European Championships at dwelling with the opening match towards Scotland in Munich (from 9 p.m. within the t-online stay ticker).
The ultimate press convention earlier than the primary sport additionally befell within the Bavarian metropolis. After nationwide coach Julian Nagelsmann, captain İlkay Gündoğan took his place on the rostrum and answered questions from journalists.
Crucial statements might be learn right here
19:32: Then the press convention is over.
19:30 o’clock: Relating to the dialogue about whether or not Gündogan is stronger within the membership than within the nationwide workforce, he says: “Prior to now tournaments there have been at all times discussions about me personally, whether or not I belong within the beginning eleven or not. In that respect, it’s nothing new for me. I might be mendacity if I mentioned that it would not trouble me. The vital factor is that I discover a strategy to take care of it.”
19:27: Gündogan on the European Championship euphoria: “I do imagine that the overall temper might be optimistic, however then folks may also have a look at what we do. Placing stress on us from the beginning can solely assist us. Ultimately, folks won’t keep in mind how we gained, however that we gained. That’s the fundamental aim.”
19:23: What can he do higher than towards Greece? “The sport confirmed that the way in which we performed is just not sufficient. The primary half was very, very error-prone. We have to construct on the second half. I can have much more affect on the sport myself. I need to act as a steadiness between the whirlwinds Flo (Wirtz, ed.) and Jamal (Musiala, ed.).”
19:20: What makes a very good referee for Gündogan? “For me, world-class referees are at all times characterised by a sure diploma of empathy, in order that they discover the absolute best resolution in tight conditions.”
19:18: Gündogan on the opponent: “Scotland is a really skilled workforce that is aware of tips on how to defend. We will definitely have loads of possession, however it will be important what we do with that possession in order that we’re dominant and get the three factors.”
19:15: Gündogan on his function as captain: “I am actually trying ahead to representing the German workforce and the German folks. It is about discovering the proper steadiness, not shedding the enjoyment alongside the stress and having fun with the entire thing.”
19:13: Gündogan continued: “There’s readability within the workforce, but in addition a sure relaxedness, as a result of the coach additionally radiates this. That provides us the safety to be allowed to make errors generally.”
19:11: Gündogan declares: “I need to have the ability to make my teammates higher with my fashion and for us to win the opening sport tomorrow. I count on an disagreeable sport, however I’m assured in saying that we now have to win the sport.”
19:09: The primary a part of the press convention is over. Julian Nagelsmann leaves the rostrum, adopted by captain Ilkay Gündogan.
19:07: Nagelsmann: “It is vital to really feel a certain quantity of stress, however we will deal with stress.”
19:05: On the dialogue about Manuel Neuer: “Manuel and I understand how the media works. I do suppose that issues have develop into a bit quieter round him since my assertion. On the finish of the day, I am not serious about what you (that means the journalists, ed.) talk about about my gamers, even when I’ve to step in your toes by doing so.”
19:02: What might be vital tomorrow? Nagelsmann: “The decisive issue tomorrow is how we get into the sport. We all know what it takes to get off to a very good begin. The boys are hungry and wish higher outcomes than in earlier tournaments.”
18:59: Nagelsmann on his personal workforce: “We needed to have a framework that is aware of what to anticipate. However the distribution of roles is just not a free move. You will need to give the gamers a psychological safety that errors may also be tolerated.”
18:57: Again to opponents Scotland: “Their mentality is that they combat for each ball. They play loads of crosses, typically attempt to play the ball into the penalty space. That is why we now have to be very targeted to stop such crosses. They’re bodily robust.”