Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann vow to attack against Spain

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3 months ago

July 4, 2024

By Francesca Hangeior

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said his side had more than enough attacking quality to match Spain’s offensive firepower in Friday’s blockbuster Euro 2024 quarter-final in Stuttgart.

“My focus is less on (Lamine) Yamal, more on Jamal (Musiala),” the coach said, adding “we can do something in attack ourselves”.

“We want to have the ball, that’s the clear focus for us. We want to attack and make life difficult for them.”

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Musiala, 21, returns to his hometown of Stuttgart having scored in three of Germany’s four games at Euro 2024.

Led in attack by the 16-year-old Yamal and Nico Williams, 21, on the other wing, Spain are the only side to have won all of their matches so far at Euro 2024.

Nagelsmann called Yamal “a very talented player who is fun to watch” and said “you can’t defend him completely…. you have to be prepared for different things”.

The 36-year-old coach said the teenager’s age could be a disadvantage, saying “he’s only 16” adding “let’s see how he reacts when things get tough”.

Spain have scored nine goals and conceded one, while Germany have one more in each column.

Germany and Spain are the most successful teams in the tournament’s history with three European titles each.

Cristiano Ronaldo Diagnosed Down With Viral Infection-Club

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2 days ago

September 17, 2024

Naijablitznews

By Mario Deepromoter

Al Nassr struggled in Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence on Monday, when the Saudi club kicked off the revamped Asian Champions League with a 1-1 draw against Al Shorta in Iraq.

Al Nassr captain Ronaldo did not travel with the squad for the match in Baghdad, with the club issuing a statement a day before stating that the Portuguese superstar had been diagnosed with a viral infection.

The statement read: “Al-Nassr captain Cristiano Ronaldo wasn’t feeling well today and was diagnosed with a viral infection.

“The team’s doctor confirmed he needs to rest and stay at his place.

“As a result, he will not be travelling with the team to Iraq today. We wish a speedy recovery to our captain.”

Al Nassr, who were knocked out of last season’s Asian Champions League in the quarter-finals by eventual champions Al Ain, were given a dream start in the Iraqi capital, when full-back Sultan Al Ghannam met Otavio’s astute, first-time pass on 14 minutes to finish low past Al Shorta goalkeeper Ahmed Basil

Ronaldo is yet to win a major trophy with Al-Nassr since joining the Saudi club.