Julian Nagelsmann, the coach of the German national football team, announced there will be changes to the lineup ahead of their match against France. He emphasized the importance of adapting their strategy based on the opponent, particularly focusing on improving their defensive efforts compared to the recent game against Portugal. While acknowledging the lower stakes of the Nations League third-place game, Nagelsmann stressed the significance of delivering a strong performance for fans and preparing for future World Cup qualifiers, highlighting the need for motivation and special commitment when representing the national team.
"We analyzed the [Portugal] game well. It's true that the third place game is a bit less important. But tomorrow it's not about finishing third or fourth in the Nations League, it's about playing well and preparing for the World Cup qualifiers."
"For us it's more about limiting the space for the opponent. Against Portugal, it wasn't mostly that we were slow in running duels, it was more that we didn't close the spaces well."
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