Germany Boss Nagelsmann Spreads Optimism After 2-2 Draw Against Mexico
The post Germany Boss Nagelsmann Spreads Optimism After 2-2 Draw Against Mexico appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Julian Nagelsmann underlined the positives after his side drew Mexico 2-2 in Philadelphia on Tuesday … [+] (Photo by Federico Gambarini/picture alliance via Getty Images) dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images With the 3-1 statement win over the US men’s soccer team out of the way, Germany got the required result in the second of two friendlies when they drew Mexico 2-2 in Philadelphia on Tuesday night. Antonio Rüdiger (25’) and Niclas Füllkrug (51’) scored for Germany, and Uriel Antuna (37’) and Erick Sanchez (47’) were the two scorers for Mexico. “We knew we could have done a few things better,” new Bundestrainer Julian Nagelsmann said after the game to Süddeutsche Zeitung. “But I have never trained a more teachable team; I am fascinated.” Nagelsmann added that he will stay in contact with the team ahead of the friendlies against Turkey and Austria. “By then, the team will be significantly improved.” Although the US trip must be noted down as a success, there is still significant room for improvement. Just like was the case against the United States, Germany struggled against Mexico whenever they had to switch from attack to defense quickly. Rüdiger, in particular, made a lousy clearance attempt ahead of the first Mexico goal, and Niklas Süle had trouble in the quick transition. Mexico’s coach, Jaime Lozano, quickly identified Germany’s weaknesses, by having his side stay compact in defense and fast in transition. It almost worked, as his side had the Germans on the brink of defeat after Sanchez scored an unlikely header to give Mexico the lead. Füllkrug quickly equalized, however, and with Bundesliga games just around the corner, both teams then seemed to basically agree on a non-aggression pact for the rest of the second half. Indeed, both Lozano and Nagelsmann rotated heavily, making five and six…
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Julian Nagelsmann underlined the positives after his side drew Mexico 2-2 in Philadelphia on Tuesday … [+] (Photo by Federico Gambarini/picture alliance via Getty Images) dpa/picture alliance via Getty Images With the 3-1 statement win over the US men’s soccer team out of the way, Germany got the required result in the second of two friendlies when they drew Mexico 2-2 in Philadelphia on Tuesday night. Antonio Rüdiger (25’) and Niclas Füllkrug (51’) scored for Germany, and Uriel Antuna (37’) and Erick Sanchez (47’) were the two scorers for Mexico. “We knew we could have done a few things better,” new Bundestrainer Julian Nagelsmann said after the game to Süddeutsche Zeitung. “But I have never trained a more teachable team; I am fascinated.” Nagelsmann added that he will stay in contact with the team ahead of the friendlies against Turkey and Austria. “By then, the team will be significantly improved.” Although the US trip must be noted down as a success, there is still significant room for improvement. Just like was the case against the United States, Germany struggled against Mexico whenever they had to switch from attack to defense quickly. Rüdiger, in particular, made a lousy clearance attempt ahead of the first Mexico goal, and Niklas Süle had trouble in the quick transition. Mexico’s coach, Jaime Lozano, quickly identified Germany’s weaknesses, by having his side stay compact in defense and fast in transition. It almost worked, as his side had the Germans on the brink of defeat after Sanchez scored an unlikely header to give Mexico the lead. Füllkrug quickly equalized, however, and with Bundesliga games just around the corner, both teams then seemed to basically agree on a non-aggression pact for the rest of the second half. Indeed, both Lozano and Nagelsmann rotated heavily, making five and six…
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