Germany Prepares for Historic Nations League Quarterfinal Against Italy

Coach Julian Nagelsmann confirms key players for the decisive second leg as Germany eyes its first Final Four qualification.

Germany leads 2-1 from the first leg against Italy, heading into the second leg in Dortmund on Sunday evening.
Coach Julian Nagelsmann plans to mostly retain the lineup from the first match, with minor adjustments expected in defense.
Leon Goretzka, who scored the decisive goal in Milan, will start again, while Tim Kleindienst and Nico Schlotterbeck are likely to feature in the starting lineup.
Jonathan Burkardt's participation remains uncertain due to illness, while Oliver Baumann is confirmed as the starting goalkeeper.
A win would secure Germany's first-ever qualification for the Nations League Final Four, set to take place in Munich and Stuttgart this June.