Overview

• Germany’s 2-0 defeat to Slovakia marked their first loss to that opponent and left Nagelsmann with one win in the last six matches, with 12 victories from 24 overall.
• Nagelsmann said he will not overhaul the XI, signaling limited personnel adjustments and elevating designated leaders after team discussions.
• Serge Gnabry is expected to be available after an arm issue improved in training, according to the coach.
• Florian Wirtz will start, with Nagelsmann calling him crucial and arguing the Slovakia goal followed a clear foul rather than Wirtz’s confrontation on halfway.
• Responding to talk about his job security, Nagelsmann said he is not afraid and emphasized improving performance, while noting the squad’s mentality remains a subjective, shaky factor.