Comments on the match Germany vs Northern Ireland, 1:45 a.m. September 8: The "tank" has no way back

Germany vs Northern Ireland form

Drawn into a group with Slovakia, Northern Ireland and Luxembourg, Germany is highly regarded for its ability to take the top spot and the only ticket straight to the 2026 World Cup. However, Die Mannschaft put themselves in a difficult position right after the opening match of Group A.

Traveling to Bratislava with high confidence, coach Julian Nagelsmann and his team were expected to collect all 3 points against the most dangerous opponent Slovakia. However, mistakes in defense and poor ability to take advantage of opportunities caused Florian Wirtz and his teammates to return empty-handed, thereby extending their losing streak to 3.

Some of Nagelsmann’s personnel changes have not worked and have even made Germany play less effectively. The team, currently ranked 9th in the FIFA rankings, has been vulnerable in defense, while its attacking play has not been very smooth.

Looking at the current squad and performance of Die Mannschaft, fans should probably be more worried. After 2 years in the hot seat replacing his predecessor Hansi Flick, Nagelsmann seems to still be struggling to find a suitable squad.

But we also need to sympathize with the strategist born in 1987 because he does not have many options at hand. German football in the past decade has faced many problems, notably the obvious decline in the quality of youth training.

Nagelsmann himself was very angry after his players' performance after the defeat in Slovakia. Therefore, it would not be surprising if the former Bayern Munich coach continued to make some changes to the starting lineup, giving opportunities to less famous but more ambitious faces.

Commentary on the match between Germany and Northern Ireland, 1:45 a.m. on September 8: The — Germany disappointed with a humiliating 0-2 defeat at the hands of direct opponent Slovakia.

The disastrous defeat means Germany may have to win all five remaining matches if they want to decide their own fate. The reception of Northern Ireland will be a great opportunity for Die Mannschaft to redeem themselves and prove their strength as the most promising candidate in Group A.

Northern Ireland, on the other hand, are gaining confidence thanks to a successful start. The team under the direction of coach Michael O'Neill easily defeated Luxembourg 3-1. But the victory over an opponent who is clearly a bottom team cannot mean much for their ambition to win a ticket to the biggest football festival on the planet.

Northern Ireland need more than that, positive results against stronger opponents like Germany or Slovakia. But having to travel to Cologne is too big a challenge for Connor Bradley and his teammates. Remember, in the last 9 meetings between the two sides, Northern Ireland have lost all.

Germany vs Northern Ireland team information

Germany: Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz, Deniz Undav, Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Nico Schlotterbeck are absent due to injury.

Northern Ireland: The injury list is quite long with: Paul Smyth, Pierce Charles, Daniel Ballard, Brodie Spencer and Ciaron Brown and Conor Hazard.

Expected lineup Germany vs Northern Ireland

Germany: Baumann; Raum, Tah, Rudiger, Mittelstadt; Kimmich, Gross; Adeyemi, Wirtz, Gnabry; Woltemade

Northern Ireland: Peacock-Farrell; McConville, McNair, Hume; Bradley, McCann, S. Charles, Devenny; Galbraith, Price; Reid

Prediction: 2-0

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