Overview
- Germany will play Croatia on January 8 in Zagreb and January 11 in Hannover in its final friendlies before the European Championship.
- Coach Alfred Gíslason said the team must hit top level from the opening match and called Croatia the ideal opponent to tune up.
- The squad assembles in Hannover on January 4, then shifts to its tournament base in Silkeborg on January 13 with games to be played in Herning.
- Germany’s group in Herning features Austria on January 15, Serbia on January 17 and Spain on January 19, with only the top two advancing to the main round.
- National team manager Benjamin Chatton said the away game pushes the team out of its comfort zone and the home game can build emotional momentum for the tournament.