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Germany Strengthens Staff and Enforces Discipline Ahead of Nations League Semi-final

With new coaching appointments alongside a firm disciplinary stance, Germany seeks momentum for its June 4 Nations League clash against Portugal

Bundestrainer Julian Nagelsmann und Sportchef Rudi Völler
DFB-Torwarttrainer Stefan Wessels
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Overview

  • Julian Nagelsmann has added Stefan Wessels as second goalkeeper coach and tapped Benjamin Hübner as first assistant, succeeding Michael Fuchs and Sandro Wagner respectively.
  • Marc-André ter Stegen has been confirmed as Germany’s undisputed No. 1 goalkeeper after recovering from a patellar tendon injury.
  • Antonio Rüdiger, out with a knee operation and serving a six-match ban for his red-card incident in the Spanish Cup final, received a clear warning that further misconduct will carry serious consequences.
  • The manager has advised Florian Wirtz to seek a club where he can play a leading role, with a move to Liverpool reported as the most likely destination.
  • Germany aims to win the Nations League title on home soil to bolster the squad’s confidence on the path to the 2026 World Cup.