Line by line, the German team, even if it has recently experienced repeated setbacks, has no shortage of arguments.
Mentally and tactically, the Germans will certainly respond present, assures Patrick Guillou, consultant BeIN Sport, to the comments of the Bundesliga.
He explains to us what the Blues will have to be wary of during the shock of this Tuesday evening (9 pm, M 6).
The back frames.
At the helm for fifteen years, Joachim Löw, 61, will hand over after the Euro (to Hansi Flick) and wants at all costs to erase the humiliation of elimination in the 1st round of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
To this end, he notably recalled two of his 2014 world champions, Mats Hummels, 32, and Thomas Müller, 31.
"Without the humiliation suffered against Spain (6-0) in November and a few complicated games before, these returns would never have happened," said Patrick Guillou.
There was an acknowledgment of failure and enough lucidity to feel that they would be stronger by recalling these two players.
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Overall, the 2014 world champions assured Löw of their unwavering support. “Neuer said they had to finish on a high note,” says Guillou. Thomas Müller said that after discussion he and Löw agreed to go out the front door. Kroos says that the relationship of trust between him and Löw was so good that they played their common destiny each time. Even newcomer Timo Werner, 25, is grateful to Löw for maintaining his trust in him, despite his recurring clumsiness and criticism.
A system to be determined.
In Germany, tactical issues have animated debates in recent days.
“The Germans know that Deschamps wants to win the middle battle,” said Guillou.
How will Löw arrange his rooms accordingly?
“In addition to Gündogan and Kroos, it is possible that he wants to densify the environment and add Can in front of the defense,” explains Guillou.
In this case, we would remove a player from the central hinge to evolve into 4-3-3 or 4-2-3-1.
The Germans are still in this reflection, while they have played in 3-4-3 in recent weeks… ”
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Strong but slow defense.
If by any chance Löw decides to abandon the middle to the Blues, then he will use his three-way defense, with Hummels in the center, Ginter on the right and Rüdiger on the left.
“They defend very well when the game is against them: duels, contacts, conquest, underlines Guillou.
But when they are dealing with attackers who take the gap and / or depth, it's a little more complicated.
In pure speed, the possibility exists to catch them in default.
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Guillou also insists on the presence of Joshua Kimmich, axial midfielder, converted into a right piston, for lack of having found someone to tie the knot in this position.
Manuel Neuer, finally, the last defender, is perhaps the major German asset in this sector: “One of the best goalkeepers in the world, if not the best,” Judge Guillou.
Forwards in good shape.
Compared to the French offensive potential, the Germans have little to be ashamed of, between Müller, Havertz, Werner and Sané. Their forwards are also their fittest players. “The air not to touch it, Thomas Müller was sparkling as a goalscorer and passer
(Editor's note: 15 goals and 24 assists, in all competitions),
says Guillou. And Kai Havertz - 9 goals, 9 assists - has completely changed since Thomas Tuchel arrived at Chelsea. "
