\u201cThe captain is the one to share the team\u2019s opinions with the coaching staff. Jo was the logical choice, as he is a leader with a strong mentality,\u201d Nagelsmann said in the press conference.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Kimmich has captained Germany on 17 occasions so far. His vice-captains will be Real Madrid\u2019s Antonio R\u00fcdiger and Kai Havertz from Arsenal FC. \u201cThe choice of this trio gives us a great mix,\u201d added Nagelsmann.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Germany\u2019s new No.1 following Manuel Neuer\u2019s retirement, will be part of the team council alongside Jonathan Tah, Niclas Fullkrug and Pascal Gro\u00df.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cOur team council are very strong and responsible,\u201d said Nagelsmann. \u201cWe\u2019ve made good choices; the players were all very pleased and eager to take up their respective roles.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The UEFA Nation League fixtures against Hungary and Netherlands mark a new era for the German national team. Following the country\u2019s loss against Spain in the quarter-finals of the 2024 European Championship, the first home tournament for Germany since the 2006 FIFA World Cup. Several senior players like Ilkay Gundogan, Manuel Neuer, Thomas Muller and Toni Kroos called curtains to their national careers.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cOur team council are very strong and responsible,\u201d said Nagelsmann. \u201cWe\u2019ve made good choices; the players were all very pleased and eager to take up their respective roles.\u201d<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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