Yes, the shape has to be the deciding criterion
There isn’t much time left until the European Championships. Julian Nagelsmann now has to find the squad with which he will go into the tournament. And the shape must be the decisive criterion. Nagelsmann is not allowed to nominate weak players such as Niklas Süle, Julian Brandt, Emre Can, Robin Gosens or Kevin Trapp.
Rather, he has to rely on the players who have a great season. Like Heidenheim’s Jan-Niklas Beste, who is said to have already spoken to the national coach on the phone. This is the next big surprise after the return of Toni Kroos. Bayern’s Pavlović, Stuttgart’s Mittelstädt, Undav, Führich and Hoffenheim’s Beier are also in great shape and should be given a chance. With their momentum they pull the entire national team with them. This leads to an increase in performance for everyone.
And even a look beyond the Bundesliga could prove valuable for the national coach. Exceptional players from the second division such as Hertha’s Fabian Reese or Hamburg’s Robert Glatzel could also help the DFB team. That would also be completely surprising, but exactly right. Because both work on the field and are dangerous to score. Reese is a fan favorite and also shines with his outstanding attitude off the court. The national team lacks guys like that.
Of course, such nominations would be courageous and risky steps, but on the other hand, Nagelsmann would underline that he does not shy away from surprising decisions in order to be successful. Many people in Germany would like that.