The new heart of the DFB team

The national team books the quarter-final ticket in the Nations League for the first time – and that too early and especially with what is supposed to be the second suit. Angelo Stiller and Aleksandar Pavlovic particularly impressed podcast guest Patrick Strasser (DFB reporter for AZ Munich) in their starting eleven debut.

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Patrick Strasser explains im Fever Pit’ch Podcastwhy he sees this duo not only as the future but also as the present of the DFB midfield and what they have ahead of their competitors Robert Andrich and Pascal Groß.

He also discusses the goalkeeping question with Malte Asmus, is surprised about Toni Kroos and is annoyed about the VAR.

Takeaways

• The German national team has reached the quarter-finals of the Nations League.
• The atmosphere in Sarajevo was reminiscent of old times.
• VAR remains a controversial topic in football.
• Toni Kroos’ absence was seen as a “shame”.
• The young team under Nagelsmann shows a lot of potential.
• The games against Bosnia and the Netherlands were instructive.
• The Dutch had difficulty finding their way into the game.
• Nagelsmann successfully restructured the team.
• The competition in the squad has increased.
• The players’ greed and commitment are back. Undav has established himself as a valuable player.
• Stiller and Pavlovic could be the six of the future.
• The goalkeeping question remains exciting between Baumann and Nübel.
• Nagelsmann has put the team together well.
• The new generation brings a breath of fresh air into the team.
• The players accept their roles in the squad.
• The mood in the team is positive.
• The national team has stabilized.
• There is positive anticipation for the upcoming games.
• Nagelsmann’s contract should not be extended prematurely.