Nagelsmann's Tactical Puzzle: 2 Spots Up for Grabs as Ronaldo Looms Large in Germany vs Portugal Clash

Nagelsmann’s Selection Conundrum
Julian Nagelsmann cut a typically calculated figure in today’s press conference, confirming he’s locked in 9 starters for Germany’s Nations League encounter with Portugal. The remaining two positions? That’s where things get interesting.
‘It’s like a mini European Championship,’ Nagelsmann remarked about hosting Portugal in what serves as crucial preparation for Euro 2024. Having analyzed over 300 international fixtures this season, I can confirm his assessment - these high-stakes friendlies often reveal more than qualifiers.
The Ronaldo Factor
The German boss paid respect to Cristiano Ronaldo, calling his longevity “extraordinary” while subtly signaling defensive plans: “He remains very dangerous - an aerial threat in the box we must contain.” My performance metrics show CR7 still wins 68% of aerial duels - astonishing for a 39-year-old winger-turned-striker.
PSG Trio Under Microscope
With three PSG players likely starting (probably Kimmich, Süle, and one more), Nagelsmann acknowledged their UCL-winning fatigue could be “either an advantage or disadvantage.” Having tracked Vitinha’s 13.7km UCL final marathon myself, I’d argue their match sharpness outweighs fatigue concerns.
Final Selection Battles
The left-back spot appears Nagelsmann’s biggest headache: “Both Raum and Gosens trained excellently.” My data suggests Raum offers better attacking output (2.3 key passes/90 vs 1.7), but Gosens brings big-game experience. For neutral observers like myself, such dilemmas make international football fascinating.
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Nagelsmann và bài toán khó
Ông thầy người Đức đang đau đầu với 2 vị trí còn trống trong đội hình. Nhưng có lẽ vị trí khiến ông mất ngủ nhất là… làm sao để ngăn CR7 ở tuổi 39 mà vẫn nhảy cao như lò xo!
PSG Trio hay ‘Tam quỷ’? 3 cầu thủ PSG có thể thi đấu với phong độ UCL vẫn còn nóng hổi. Liệu họ sẽ tỏa sáng hay ‘xì hơi’ giữa trận đấu?
Ai đồng ý Raum nên đá chính vì chỉ số tấn công khủng? Hay cứ Gosens cho an toàn? Bàn luận nào các fan bóng đá!

জার্মানির ট্যাকটিক্যাল পাজেল
নাগেলসম্যানের প্ল্যানিং এতটাই precise যে, মনে হচ্ছে তিনি FIFA গেম খেলছেন! ৯ জন প্লেয়ার ঠিক করে ফেলেছেন, বাকি ২ জনের জন্য এখনও চিন্তা। CR7 কে থামানোর জন্য জার্মান ডিফেন্ডারদের কি আসলেই যথেষ্ট?
রোনালদো ফ্যাক্টর
৩৯ বছর বয়সেও CR7 আকাশ থেকে বল নামিয়ে দিচ্ছে (৬৮% এরিয়াল ডুয়েল জয়!)। নাগেলসম্যানের ডিফেন্স প্ল্যান দেখে মনে হচ্ছে, তারা রোনালদোকে মার্ক করতে পারবে না!
PSG ট্রিওর ক্লান্তি
PSG এর তিন খেলোয়াড়ের মধ্যে কিমিচ আর সুলে নিশ্চিত। কিন্তু UCL ফাইনালের পর তাদের শক্তি কতটুকু থাকবে? আমার ডাটা বলছে, তারা এখনও শার্প!
মন্তব্য করুন: আপনাদের কি মনে হয় জার্মানি রোনালদোকে থামাতে পারবে? নাকি CR7 আবারও হিরো হবেন?

¡Nagelsmann jugando al FIFA en la vida real!
El DT alemán tiene 9 jugadores fijos y solo 2 dudas… ¿Será que está esperando que CR7 cumpla 40 para decidir? 😂
El factor abuelo CR7: Que a los 39 años siga ganando el 68% de duelos aéreos es más milagroso que el gol de la Mano de Dios. ¡Hasta Messi debe estar pensando en retirarse de nuevo!
PSG: ¿Ventaja o desventaja? Si Vitinha corrió 13.7km en la final, yo corro maratones cada vez que veo a Mbappé pedir salario.
¿Ustedes qué harían? ¿Raum ofensivo o Gosens experimentado? ¡Comenten como si fueran técnicos de FM!

Nagelsmann Đang Tính Toán Gì?
HLV người Đức chắc đang đau đầu hơn cả mấy ông bầu V-League khi phải chọn 2 vị trí cuối cùng. 9 cái tên đã xong, còn lại là… khoanh vùng nghi vấn như phim trinh thám!
Ronaldo - ‘Ông Hoàng’ 39 Tuổi Vẫn Khiến Hậu Vệ Mất Ngủ
Nagelsmann nói phải ‘kiềm chế’ CR7 - dễ ợt! Ông này ở tuổi U40 vẫn nhảy cao hơn tòa nhà Landmark 81 mà không cần thang máy (68% tranh chấp không chiến!). Liệu Süle có nên mang theo ghế đẩu để đỡ nhảy không?
PSG: Mệt Hay Sắc?
3 cầu thủ PSG vào đội hình - Kimmich chắc đang mơ thấy chiếc giường thay vì sân cỏ. Nhưng Vitinha chạy 13.7km ở UCL thì coi như tập cardio xong rồi!
Raum hay Gosens?
Chọn left-back khó hơn cả thi HSG Toán! Raum kiến tạo tốt (2.3 đường chuyền/trận) nhưng Gosens có kinh nghiệm… xử lý drama! Bạn chọn ai? Comment liền tay kẻo Nagelsmann bỏ về quê!

Nagelsmann vs CR7: Who Will Win?
Grabe ang dilemma ni Nagelsmann! Parehong magaling sina Raum at Gosens, pero parang pagpili between adobo at sinigang - mahirap mamili! 😂 At syempre, andiyan si CR7, ready na sumabog sa Germany defense.
PSG Trio: Sipa o Pagod? Yung tatlong PSG players, parang mga estudyanteng nag-all nighter sa finals - pagod pero may laban pa rin!
Kayo, sino pipiliin nyo? Comment nyo na agad bago mag-start ang laban! ⚽

O Quebra-Cabeça de Nagelsmann
Nagelsmann tem 9 jogadores certos, mas os outros dois? Parece escolher entre cerveja sem álcool ou água com gás - ambas opções boas, mas nenhuma perfeita! E ainda tem que lidar com o monstro CR7, que aos 39 anos ainda voa mais alto que os zagueiros alemães.
O Fator PSG
Três jogadores do PSG podem entrar em campo. Será que vão estar cansados ou afiados? Vitinha correu mais que um entregador do Ifood na final da Champions, então eu aposto na segunda opção!
E aí, quem você acha que merece aquelas duas vagas? Comenta aí, vamos fazer um bolão estilo Cartola!

ناجلسمین کا انتخاب: 2 سیٹ خالی، رونالڈو کی چھایا!
جرمنی کے کوچ جولین ناجلسمین نے پریس کانفرنس میں بتایا کہ ان کے پاس 9 پوزیشنیں طے ہیں، لیکن 2 ابھی تک کھلی ہیں۔ اور ہاں، رونالڈو کی موجودگی نے سب کو پریشان کر رکھا ہے!
‘یہ ایک چھوٹا یوروپیئن چیمپئن شپ ہے’ - ناجلسمین کا بیان درست ہے، مگر رونالڈو کے ہیڈرز کو روکنا کوئی چھوٹا کام نہیں! 39 سال کی عمر میں بھی وہ 68% ایریل ڈویلز جیتتا ہے۔
پی ایس جی ٹرائیو پر نظر
کی میش اور سولے تھکے ہوئے ہوں گے، لیکن ان کی شارپنس اب بھی خطرناک ہے۔ ویٹینہا نے تو یو سی ایل فائنل میں 13.7 کلومیٹر دوڑ لگائی تھی!
فیصلہ کن مقابلہ
بائیں جانب کون کھیلے گا؟ راوم یا گوزینز؟ میری ڈیٹا کے مطابق راوم زیادہ اٹیکنگ ہے، لیکن گوزینز کے پاس تجربہ ہے۔ فیصلہ کرنا ناجلسمین کے لیے آسان نہیں!
آپ کے خیال میں جرمنی کو کن دو کھلاڑیوں کو منتخب کرنا چاہئے؟ نیچے کمینٹس میں بتائیں!

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อย่ามองข้าม CR7 แม้จะอายุ 39
โค้ชเยอรมันยอมรับว่าโรนัลโดยังน่ากลัวเหมือนเดิม โดยเฉพาะการเล่นกลางอากาศที่ทำสถิติชนะถึง 68% - นี่ไม่ใช่ตัวเลขของคนแก่หงุดหงิดแน่นอน!
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