Germany Prepares for Nations League Showdown Against Italy

Julian Nagelsmann finalizes tactics and lineup as the DFB team faces injuries and unresolved goalkeeper decision ahead of Milan and Dortmund matches.

Germany will play Italy in the Nations League quarterfinals, with the first leg on Thursday in Milan and the second leg on Sunday in Dortmund.
Leon Goretzka returns to the national team after a 16-month absence, adding experience and leadership to the midfield.
Julian Nagelsmann is yet to decide between Oliver Baumann and Alexander Nübel as the starting goalkeeper, a key unresolved issue for the matches.
Injuries to key players including Marc-André ter Stegen, Florian Wirtz, and Kai Havertz pose challenges to Germany's lineup and strategy.
Fan enthusiasm is high, with both matches sold out and the largest contingent of German away fans in Italy since 2015 expected in Milan.