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Berlin, Germany – Hosts Germany have secured their spot in the Euro 2024 quarter-finals for the fourth time in the last five tournaments, showcasing an impressive tally of 10 goals in their four games. Julian Nagelsmann’s squad demonstrated their prowess early on with a commanding 5-1 victory over Scotland in the opening match, followed by a 2-0 win against Hungary, securing their place in the knockout stages.
A dramatic late equaliser by Niclas Füllkrug against Switzerland ensured Germany topped Group A, setting up a clash with Denmark in Dortmund. Goals from Kai Havertz, via a penalty, and a third of the tournament from Jamal Musiala propelled Germany into the last eight. Musiala, returning to his birthplace in Stuttgart, has been a standout performer, and his position in the team is unquestionable. Havertz also seems to be a firm fixture in the lineup, despite calls for Füllkrug to start. Füllkrug’s impressive record of four goals from the bench in major tournaments solidifies his role as a super-sub.
Bayer Leverkusen’s Florian Wirtz is expected to replace Leroy Sané in the starting eleven, while Jonathan Tah is likely to return to the center-back position alongside Real Madrid’s Antonio Rüdiger after serving a one-game suspension. Rüdiger, VfB Stuttgart’s Maximilian Mittelstädt, and Robert Andrich are all one booking away from missing a potential semi-final in Munich. Veteran midfielder Toni Kroos, who has spent the last decade in Spain, brings valuable experience against familiar opposition as he aims to extend his career a few more games before retiring.
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