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17 hours ago
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Julian Nagelsmann reveals TRUTH about Florian Wirtz advice
The speculation about Florian Wirtz at the moment is rife. Anything reported with his name mentioned in it attracts an insane amount of attention. He's the name on everyone's lips right now. The latest on his impending move to Liverpool is that a bid of £109m was tabled for him and negotiations are still taking place with Leverkusen, although personal terms have been agreed. Advertisement Heading into this summer, we have a particularly interesting transfer period. Almost every club's season is now over, but two weeks of international fixtures are now set to take place, the transfer window opened on Sunday June 1 for 10 days, although it will close again for six days before an extended six-week window then takes place from June 17 to September 1. This is all because of the newly formatted FIFA Club World Cup, which has caused a significant shake-up this time around. While neither Liverpool nor Leverkusen will be competing this year, a deal for Wirtz before the early June 10 deadline seems to be the priority. © IMAGO What Naglesmann actually said about Wirtz Due to the incredibly nature of this summer, we are at a stage where we can receive speculation about Wirtz from his national team manager as the player will be with the German squad this week. Advertisement Last week, Julian Naglesmann spoke to Sky Sport Germany and addressed the Liverpool interest in Wirtz, and it's fair to suggest that his perspective was twisted a little in the Reds' favour. He said: "He [Wirtz] texted me. We exchanged a few messaged. I tried to give him tips to the best of my knowledge and belief. I told him I can't make the decision for him because my opinion is not necessarily the right one. "The final decision is his. I didn't rule out any club, I just tried to explain thins to him and give him tips. I'm excited to find out about his decision. We always hear that things are done. It was also said with Bayern before that it was done. Let's wait." "In the end, every player has to decide for himself. It's not official, but if it's Liverpool, then it'd be a very good step because he can play in his position, a great environment, great club. The most important thing is that he players and continues to develop. If he feels that he would be better off at Liverpool, then he has to do it." Of course, Naglesmann would have done himself a significant favour by keeping his mouth slightly more tight-lipped, and remaining that bit more neutral, but as it would seem, Liverpool are on top.
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a day ago
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Ter Stegen dismisses reports saying Barcelona plan to sell him
Germany goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen (R) in action during a training session of the German national soccer team, ahead of Wednesday's UEFA Nations League semi-final soccer match against Portugal. Daniel Karmann/dpa Germany goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen dismissed reports that his Barcelona team have plans to sell him this summer. "Nobody has spoken to me. I know that I will be in Barcelona next year," he told reporters on Sunday at Germany's Nations League training camp in Herzogenaurach. Advertisement Ter Stegen has a contract with the Spanish club until 2028. This season, he played only nine games for the team due to a serious knee injury, but he doesn't believe his situation at the club has changed. "We've always had great goalkeepers in previous years too. There's competition in every position at Barcelona. I'm really looking forward to the new season, because we have a great team that's young, dynamic and hungry," he said. According to media reports, Bacerlona president Joan Laporta had given coach Hansi Flick permission to sell the goalkeeper. Ter Stegen said he has had no contact with Flick since the reports came out. Advertisement "We haven't talked and haven't been in touch in the past days. I don't see why either? There's no situation to be talked about," he said. Ter Stegen hasn't played for Germany since September, but coach Julian Nagelsmann said he will be in the starting line-up on Wednesday in the Nations League semi-finals against Portugal.
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2 days ago
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Germany sweat over Yann Aurel Bisseck's fitness
Yann Aurel Bisseck's Champions League final appearance lasted just eight minutes as Inter capitulated against Paris Saint-Germain on Saturday night. The 24-year-old replaced Benjamin Pavard in the 54th minute but after a sprint and collision with Achraf Hakimi, sustained an injury that could rule the defender out of Germany's UEFA Nations League finals campaign. Bisseck was nominated by Julian Nagelsmann for their game against Portugal on Wednesday night in Munich, with the Nations League final on Sunday. According to Sport Bild, a thigh strain is the early diagnosis, which would likely see Bisseck ruled out of Germany's upcoming games. Germany's injury concerns grow ahead of UEFA Nations League finals It's a blow to Nagelsmann and Germany, who have already seen Nadiem Amiri withdraw from the squad while Jonathan Burkardt – both of Mainz – also sustain an injury, although the latter should be fit enough to play a part in the squad. Bisseck's injury would leave Nagelsmann with Jonathan Tah, Robin Koch and Waldemar Anton as the team's remaining central-defenders, until a replacement is called upon. GGFN | Daniel Pinder
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2 days ago
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Füllkrug grateful for Germany return, but Amiri leaves team camp
West Ham forward Niclas Füllkrug is "very grateful" to coach Julian Nagelsmann for nominating him to the Germany squad for the Nations League after a "very difficult" first season in the Premier League. "You have to assess the situation realistically. The coach certainly didn't invite me because I've had the best season of my career. Rather, it's because I've always performed well here," he said on Saturday. Advertisement "And my qualities will certainly be needed at some point," he added. The player has scored 14 goals in 22 games for the national team. Füllkrug last played for Germany in September and has since struggled with Achilles tendon problems, which had an impact on his form. But he was called up again in the absence of the injured Borussia Mönchengladbach striker Tim Kleindienst. But he will face competition with VfB Stuttgart forward Nick Woltemade, who had a strong season and won the German Cup. The national team gathered at the training camp in Bavaria's Herzogenaurach to prepare for the Nations League Final Four on June 4-8. Advertisement Germany face Portugal in the semi-finals on Wednesday. The winner will face either 2020-21 champions France or title holders Spain in the final. Midfielder Nadiem Amiri has left the Germany training camp due to adductor problems, the German Football Federation (DFB) said on Saturday. The DFB initially didn't announce a replacement. Nagelsmann won't attend Champions League final Due to the preparations for the tournament, coach Julian Nagelsmann and DFB sporting director Rudi Völler have decided to skip the Champions League final in Munich between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan. "We received an invitation, but we said 'thank you' and won't be going," Nagelsmann said. Advertisement "We will stay with the team and watch the final together, because we want to use the time with the group. Otherwise, we would be away for half a day," he explained. Nagelsmann added that, in his position, one should remain neutral, but said that he will have his fingers crossed for national team player and Inter defender Yann Aurel Bisseck. "We have a player in the final, fingers crossed he makes a good game and come to us with a successful result. That would be better for him and for us," he said.
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3 days ago
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Midfielder Amiri leaves Germany camp due to adductor problems
Mainz's Nadiem Amiri celebrates scoring his side's first goal during the German Bundesliga soccer match between FSV Mainz 05 and Bayer Leverkusen at Mewa Arena. Torsten Silz/dpa Midfielder Nadiem Amiri has left the Germany training camp due to adductor problems, the German Football Federation (DFB) said on Saturday. The DFB initially didn't announce a replacement. The national team gathered at the training camp in Bavaria's Herzogenaurach to prepare for the Nations League Final Four on June 4-8. Advertisement Germany face Portugal in the semi-finals on Wednesday. The winner will face either 2020-21 champions France or title holders Spain in the final. Due to the preparations for the tournament, coach Julian Nagelsmann and DFB sporting director Rudi Völler have decided to skip the Champions League final in Munich between Paris Saint-Germain and Inter Milan. "We received an invitation, but we said 'thank you' and won't be going," Nagelsmann said. "We will stay with the team and watch the final together, because we want to use the time with the group. Otherwise, we would be away for half a day," he explained. Advertisement Nagelsmann added that, in his position, one should remain neutral, but said that he will have his fingers crossed for national team player and Inter defender Yann Aurel Bisseck. "We have a player in the final, fingers crossed he makes a good game and come to us with a successful result. That would be better for him and for us," he said.
