This is another low- and high-end match for Bundestrainer Joachim Lew, as Germany tied 3-3 for Switzerland in the UEFA Nations League. This is a result that gives Germany hope of winning the organization again, but it also opened up many tactical disorders The first 26 minutes, in fact, were a disaster, the worst defense the team has ever played since the notorious 4-4 win over Sweden in October 2013.
Mario Gavranovic (5th) and Remo Freuler (26th) put the Swiss in the lead after two disastrous moments in the German background, the same baseline that had been redesigned from a three-way defense to a four-point defense. The 3-3 almost looked like a commitment from Lew, criticized in Germany for his conservative approach.
Certainly, Germany, a favorite team in 90% of all matches, deserves not to play with a five-man defense. These revisions were correct, but Lunw’s constant retouching did not help, nor did the prolonged interruption of the coronavirus. “It’s smart to play a back 3 and a four-back,” Lunw told ARD after the game. “You have to be able to transfer between systems. This team has a lot of potential. “
However, the move from one formula to another, especially after a long break, did not contribute to the stability of this team, so Germany ended up with an early deficit, but speaks for the team, however, I have returned. Timo Werner scored in the 29th minute halfway, then in the 55th minute Kai Havertz underlined why he is the highest skilled German of the generation, scoring a magnificent purpose to bring the score to 2-2. This advance, however, lasted only two minutes. In the 57th minute, Gavranovic scored his purpose for the time being to give the Swiss his moment-of-night lead.
“We came back from several setbacks,” Havertz told the media after the game. “We’re still in a procedure here, a young team. “A young team that, under pressure, can recover. In the 60th minute, Serge Gnabry made the 3-3, scoring with the rear wheel for the purpose of the night. “We show smart things,” Havertz said. I want to protect better, more as adults. “
“Things didn’t start well, but in spite of everything we controlled the game and took a step forward with our football,” Captain Manuel Neuer said. “You can see we’re looking to show more in the future,” Joshua Kimmich added. “I think the goals we set were a little strange. However, I still think it was a different functionality from that of Ukraine. It wasn’t great, but it was a step in the right direction. “
This last sentence, perhaps the most productive, sums up the situation: only in the last 30 minutes Germany played the expected type of football with the skill that was held on the field. The most productive way to describe the first 57 minutes is perhaps asymmetrical and without advice.
Which followed a more dominant demonstration. It remains to be noted whether this demonstration is the result of Germany’s search for speed or training changes, however, the result will only take some stress away from the Bundestrainer. Although undefeated in his organization, the number of defensive draws and debacles will remain a matter of denunciation for some time. After all, unlike Switzerland at next summer’s Euro, Germany will face Portugal and France in the organization phase.
Speaking of the organizational stage. Surprisingly, Germany still has the strength to win its UEFA League of Nations organization after Spain lost 1-0 to Ukraine in the side match. One point from Spain, Germany has to win its last two matches against Ukraine and then Spain. “However, do more when it comes to killing games,” Havertz said, summarizing what it will take for Germany to complete the task.
Manuel Veth is the editor-in-chief of Futbolgrad Network and Area Manager USA at Transfermarkt, and has also been to The Guardian, Newsweek, Howler, Pro Soccer USA and several other media outlets. Follow him on Twitter: @ManuelVeth