Germany Prepares for Nations League Clash Against Rival Italy in Milan
With injuries depleting both squads, Germany confirms Oliver Baumann as starting goalkeeper and looks to Jamal Musiala to lead the attack.
- The first leg of the Nations League quarterfinal between Germany and Italy is set for March 20, 2025, at the Giuseppe-Meazza-Stadium in Milan, with kickoff at 20:45 CET.
- Germany's coach Julian Nagelsmann has named Oliver Baumann as the starting goalkeeper for both matches, filling in for the injured Marc-André ter Stegen.
- Italy will be without their top striker Mateo Retegui, who has been sidelined with a thigh injury, leaving a significant gap in their offensive lineup.
- Germany faces notable absences in attack, with Florian Wirtz, Kai Havertz, and Niclas Füllkrug unavailable, placing greater responsibility on Bayern Munich's Jamal Musiala.
- The quarterfinals hold strategic importance for Germany as they aim to build momentum and confidence ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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