Berlin
Julian Nagelsmann has taken on the role of coaching the German national football team. The 36-year-old coach is adopting a pragmatic approach as he leads the squad on their path to the 2024 UEFA Euro. Nagelsmann is focused on the present and immediate goals, with his contract lasting only eight months. The squad he’s working with is one of the oldest in over two decades, with twelve of the 26 players over the age of 30. Experience is seen as vital given the limited time available. The team’s tactical approach revolves around a 4-2-2-2 system, and Nagelsmann emphasizes simplicity and motivation. He aims to provide a framework for the players and boost their self-assurance as they prepare for upcoming matches. Team captain Ilkay Gundogan describes Nagelsmann’s coaching style as straightforward and purposeful, while the coach himself highlights the importance of simplicity and a variety of tactics to achieve success. Nagelsmann’s tenure with the German national team is a delicate mission, but his focus is on the here and now as he guides the team forward.
