This wasn't the German national team we've seen lately.
With a very solid team display that marked the debut of the new Euro 2024 kit and the return of veteran Toni Kroos (you may have heard of him from his time at Bayern Munich), the Germans will be playing in France. Dispatched favorites in a very professional manner. The prizes for the game are:
Jersey change: Ousmane Dembele
Regarded as one of the best active dribblers in football, Dembele was a threat throughout the game, creating a number of chances and scoring a beautiful shot from outside the box that just missed the post. Also, his performance was greatly facilitated by Maximilian Mittelstedt's nervous start to the match on his debut, which affected the game in the second half. It is also worth mentioning that goalkeeper Bryce Samba made a series of saves in the final stages of the game, keeping the score at a respectable level.
Dell Keyser: Antonio Rudiger
Antonio Rudiger played solid defense throughout and was the defensive rock Germany needed. Rudiger, who cleared everything that came his way, covering the overlap between the two Hernández brothers and clearing a sure own goal from the line, was determined to come clean from France today. Additionally, Marc-Andre ter Stegen scored very solidly, and Joshua Kimmich did a good job of limiting Kylian Mbappe's effectiveness.
Fusball Got: Toni Kroos
Toni Kroos showed once again why he is a world-class midfielder. Kroos, who led the German team to victory, excelled in his passing game with a passing accuracy of 95% and generally dictated the tempo of the game. An assist to Florian Wirtz led to the opening goal within seconds of kick-off.
Dare Bomber: Kai Havertz
Although he has often been criticized for not bringing A matches to the national team, Kai Havertz has performed well at the top of the attacking line. In a very fluid set-up, Havertz did a good job as a focal point and connected the play in the final third. His performance was rewarded with the second goal of the match, made possible by Jamal Musiala's moment of magic.
Master of the Match: Florian Wirtz
Florian Wirths was nothing short of a nightmare for the French national team today, being involved in both goals of the match. He made his intentions clear eight seconds into the game, scoring one of the fastest goals in football with a shot that curled beautifully into the top right corner. He then energetically charged into the French defense both on and off the ball, continuing to apply pressure and winning many possessions in the final third, leading to dangerous situations. The vision he showed in the pass to Musiala in the build-up to the second goal was nothing short of world class, proving he has everything it takes to become one of the best players in the world in the coming years. did.
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