Comments and predictions for Germany vs Italy: Tense as a bowstring

Latest Germany vs Italy squad information

After an impressive performance from the bench at San Siro, Tim Kleindienst is likely to be handed a starting spot in the return leg, replacing Jonathan Burkardt – who was picked to start for Milan despite both having 15 Bundesliga goals this season. With three goals in his last three appearances for Germany (including a brace against Bosnia-Herzegovina in November), Kleindienst is showing his scoring touch for the national team. In addition, Deniz Undav (Stuttgart) is also a quality option in attack.

In midfield, Leon Goretzka was praised by coach Julian Nagelsmann as “Man of the Match” and will certainly continue to play from the start. Pascal Gross (Dortmund) hopes to play at home, but will have to compete with Robert Andrich and Angelo Stiller for the remaining place next to Goretzka.

With a number of key players missing through injury, including Kai Havertz, Benjamin Henrichs, Felix Nmecha, Aleksandar Pavlovic, Marc-André ter Stegen and Florian Wirtz, Nagelsmann's rotation options are limited. As a result, the main squad from the first leg will likely remain largely the same.

On the Italian side, coach Luciano Spalletti is still without key striker Mateo Retegui and number one left-back Federico Dimarco. In addition, Riccardo Calafiori's fitness is also a big question mark. Despite playing the full 90 minutes at San Siro, the Arsenal defender was found to have a slight injury after a slip, and Alessandro Buongiorno is ready to replace him if needed.

Positive signs for the Azzurri are the return of Andrea Cambiaso – a player who can play well on both wings, along with Mattia Zaccagni having almost fully recovered and ready to play.

In midfield, Sandro Tonali is sure to keep his place as he has been in good form in the Nations League this season with 2 goals and 2 assists in 7 appearances. He will continue to be the mainstay for Italy in the do-or-die match in Dortmund.

Latest Germany vs Italy expected lineup

Virtue:

Baumann; Kimmich, Rudiger, Schlotterbeck, Mittelstadt; Goretzka, Gross; Sane, Musiala, Adeyemi; Kleindienst

Italy:

Donnarumma; Di Lorenzo, Bastoni, Buongiorno; Bellanova, Barella, Ricci, Tonali, Udogie; Raspadori, Kean

Latest Germany vs Italy football commentary

After falling behind, Germany turned the tables with great spirit to win 2-1 in Milan, thanks to the brilliance of captain Joshua Kimmich – who assisted both goals.

Coach Julian Nagelsmann, known for his bold changes, did not hesitate to make two substitutions at the start of the second half, one of which, Tim Kleindienst, took just a few minutes to head home an equaliser from Kimmich's well-placed cross.

After more than a year of absence, Leon Goretzka also had a more impressive return. The midfielder of Bayern Munich jumped high to head the ball to make it 2-1, helping Die Mannschaft to their first victory in Italy since 1986.

Germany are now unbeaten in eight consecutive Nations League matches and have lost just one of their last 16 matches in all competitions (W11 D4). Despite a number of personnel changes due to injuries and retirements, Nagelsmann’s side are showing great stability and determination in their pursuit of the missing title – the UEFA Nations League.

If they hold on to their advantage in the second leg in Dortmund, they will reach the semi-finals, where their next opponents could be Denmark or Portugal.

On the other side, the Italian team had a dream start when Sandro Tonali opened the scoring early in the first attack, taking advantage of a cross from Matteo Politano.

However, the Azzurri's inherent weakness in set-piece situations was once again exploited, as they conceded a goal from Germany after a corner. Despite increasing the pressure late in the game and forcing goalkeeper Oliver Baumann to work hard, Luciano Spalletti's side were forced to accept defeat.

This is the first time the Italian team has lost two consecutive matches since coach Cesare Prandelli, more than a decade ago.

If Italy are to reach a third successive Nations League semi-final, they need to reverse the situation in Dortmund. Aside from their long-term goal of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, winning the Nations League would also be a significant milestone for Spalletti’s reign – a title the Azzurri have never won.

Latest Germany vs Italy score prediction

Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Germany vs Italyas follows:

• Sportsmole:Germany 1-1 Italy

• WhoScore:Germany 2-1 Italy
• Our newspaper predicts:Germany 1-1 Italy

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