Germany and Scotland are set to play the first match of the UEFA Euro 2024 in Group A on 14th June. The match will be played in the Allianz Arena in Munich.
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Germany will hope to summon the spirit of the 2006 FIFA World Cup as the country have failed to progress through the group stages in their last three major tournaments.
After replacing Hansi Flick last year, Julian Nagelsmann did not get off to the best of starts. However, after securing victories against against France and the Netherlands back in March, this displayed a brighter future for the former Bayern Munich boss. Victory in Munich would certainly raise hopes of a deep run into the tournament.
Scotland put on some excellent performances during their qualifying campaign that included victories over three-time winners Spain, Norway and Georgia.
Steve Clarke is the first manger to guide Scotland to back-to-back European Championships. He has developed a system that brings out the best in the likes of Aston Villa captain John McGinn and Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay. The two have scored seven goals in eight qualifying appearances.
Julian Nagelsmann, Germany coach, said the following;
It's only the second time Germany has hosted a European Championship. For the players, and for myself as a manager, to take part in a tournament on home soil is a unique opportunity. There is pressure involved, but more so joy. If we can see that joy on the pitch, then we will have a great tournament.
Steve Clarke, Scotland coach, also said the following;
Germany are going to be very good. It's their home tournament and they won't want to let anyone down. When it gets to the big stage, the German national team are always one of the most dangerous teams. We expect a tough game, but hopefully we can give Germany a tough game as well.
Scotland have won once, drawn thrice and lost twice in their last six fixtures in all competitions. Germany seem to be in much better form as they have won three times, drawn once and lost twice in their last six matches in all competitions.
Germany will be without 20-year-old Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic, as a bout of tonsillitis has forced him to withdraw from the squad.
Scotland will be without Queens Park Rangers striker Lyndon Dykes due to an ankle injury and Liverpool winger Ben Doak due to a knee injury.
Predicted line-ups
Germany: Neuer, Kimmich, Rüdiger, Tah, Mittelstädt, Andrich, Kroos, Musiala, Gündoğan, Wirtz, Havertz
Scotland: Gunn, Ralston, Porteous, Hendry, Tierney, Robertson, McTominay, Gilmour, McGregor, McGinn, Adams
