Germany against Italy: The big duel for the semi -finals of the Nations League!

Germany against Italy: The big duel for the semi -finals of the Nations League!

The quarter-final first leg in the Nations League between Italy and Germany is just around the corner! The game will be held in the San Siro in Milan this evening at 8.45 p.m. The DFB-Elf, who wants to move into the Nations League final for the first time, meets the "Azzurri", which in turn have the chance to take part in this tournament for the third time in a row. The team of national coach Julian Nagelsmann is weakened because goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen and the offensive players Florian Wirtz and Kai Havertz were injured. Oliver Baumann from TSG Hoffenheim will stand in the goal. The pressure is on the shoulders of the Germans: After the disastrous defeat in the past European Championship, a victory against the fear opponent Italy becomes all the more important.

important course for the future

The game today is not only athletic meaning. As Bild.de , the winner will not only move into the semi-finals in June. This could follow directly on the home European Championships 2024, which further increases the anticipation among fans. Interestingly, the result also decides on the qualification group for the World Cup 2026: A victory against Italy would see Germany in Group A with Slovakia, Northern Ireland and Luxembourg, while a defeat in Group I against Norway, Israel, Estonia and Moldova meant.

The tension could hardly be higher! Ex-international Rudi Völler expects an extremely hard match because Italy recently presented itself strongly. In the last 37 encounters between the two nations, Germany has only achieved 9 wins in the balance sheet, which increases the pressure on the DFB team. Trainer Luciano Spalletti is optimistic, even if his top striker Mateo Retegui fails due to injury. All eyes are focused on players like Jamal Musiala and other talented actors who are supposed to ignite the football fireworks this evening!