Legendary Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is usually a very soft-spoken man who does not look to make controversial remarks, even in the worst of circumstances. However, Wenger was free with his criticism while discussing Germany’s chances of winning the 2020 edition of the Euros. The 71-year-old stated that he was not “very confident” about the team’s prospects going into the tournament. It will certainly come as a shock to Germany fans who have seen the club struggle to make their presence felt in the 2018 edition of the World Cup, and were optimistic of a soaring comeback.
What makes it even more alarming is the fact that Germany will be facing off against some of the strongest nations in world football, in their opening three Group F fixtures. The first clash is against France on 15th June with the game set to take place in Munich. It will be followed by a game against Portugal in Munich itself on 19th June. The third match will be against Hungary on 23rd June in the same city as the one that hosts the previous two encounters. After 15 years at the helm, this will be the final tournament for coach Joachim Low who never failed to lead his team into at least the semi-finals of Euro.
Germany emerged victorious in the 1972, 1980 and 1996 editions of the Euros. They will be looking to take inspiration from these triumphs, following an embarrassing exit in the 2018 edition of the World Cup. The Euro 2020 will be Germany’s 26th consecutive major tournament, namely World Cup or EURO. The team was defeated in the semi-finals of the Euro 2016 by France recording a 2-0 loss.
Germany finished out of the top eight only on two occasions, the first being the 2000 edition and secondly Euro 2004. In all other editions, Germany reached at least the semi-finals, doing so nine times, which is an unparalleled record in Europe. The nation holds the record of participating in the most UEFA European Championship in history.
Bayern Munich attacker Thomas Mueller will be one of the key players in the Germany lineup. Mueller is making a comeback to the squad two and a half years after being sidelined to create room for a rebuild. The attacker is a vocal leader with vast experience at major tournaments. The 31-year-old never fails to transmit his winning mentality to this teammates.
Mueller can be extremely lethal on his day and extremely efficient in front of goal, as evident from his record for Germany in the past. Monaco forward Kevin Volland will be another player to watch out for, considering his ambitious attitude and desire to emerge victorious at any cost. Volland smashed 18 goals in 40 matches in his first season at Monaco, indicating the firepower he enjoys and the impact he is capable of. Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neur is one of the best in the business. He can be nearly impossible to beat, even for the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo which is an indication of his prowess.
Neur can pull off the toughest of saves with the intensity of the moment not even reflecting on his face. The goalkeeper will play a massive role for Germany. Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos is one of the most classy players in world football. Kroos can make the crucial difference between a triumph and a defeat, which showcases his influence on the game. The 31-year-old has dominated many opposition teams for Real Madrid. He will be expected to replicate the same in the Germany midfield. It will certainly be a lovely sight for fans if Kroos makes his presence felt in Euro 2020.
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Legendary Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger is usually a very soft-spoken man who does not look to make controversial remarks, even in the worst of circumstances. However, Wenger was free with his criticism while discussing Germany’s chances of winning the 2020 edition of the Euros. The 71-year-old stated that he was not “very confident” about the team’s prospects going into the tournament. It will certainly come as a shock to Germany fans who have seen the club struggle to make their presence felt in the 2018 edition of the World Cup, and were optimistic of a soaring comeback.
What makes it even more alarming is the fact that Germany will be facing off against some of the strongest nations in world football, in their opening three Group F fixtures. The first clash is against France on 15th June with the game set to take place in Munich. It will be followed by a game against Portugal in Munich itself on 19th June. The third match will be against Hungary on 23rd June in the same city as the one that hosts the previous two encounters. After 15 years at the helm, this will be the final tournament for coach Joachim Low who never failed to lead his team into at least the semi-finals of Euro.
Germany emerged victorious in the 1972, 1980 and 1996 editions of the Euros. They will be looking to take inspiration from these triumphs, following an embarrassing exit in the 2018 edition of the World Cup. The Euro 2020 will be Germany’s 26th consecutive major tournament, namely World Cup or EURO. The team was defeated in the semi-finals of the Euro 2016 by France recording a 2-0 loss.
Germany finished out of the top eight only on two occasions, the first being the 2000 edition and secondly Euro 2004. In all other editions, Germany reached at least the semi-finals, doing so nine times, which is an unparalleled record in Europe. The nation holds the record of participating in the most UEFA European Championship in history.
Bayern Munich attacker Thomas Mueller will be one of the key players in the Germany lineup. Mueller is making a comeback to the squad two and a half years after being sidelined to create room for a rebuild. The attacker is a vocal leader with vast experience at major tournaments. The 31-year-old never fails to transmit his winning mentality to this teammates.
Mueller can be extremely lethal on his day and extremely efficient in front of goal, as evident from his record for Germany in the past. Monaco forward Kevin Volland will be another player to watch out for, considering his ambitious attitude and desire to emerge victorious at any cost. Volland smashed 18 goals in 40 matches in his first season at Monaco, indicating the firepower he enjoys and the impact he is capable of. Bayern Munich goalkeeper Manuel Neur is one of the best in the business. He can be nearly impossible to beat, even for the likes of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo which is an indication of his prowess.
Neur can pull off the toughest of saves with the intensity of the moment not even reflecting on his face. The goalkeeper will play a massive role for Germany. Real Madrid midfielder Toni Kroos is one of the most classy players in world football. Kroos can make the crucial difference between a triumph and a defeat, which showcases his influence on the game. The 31-year-old has dominated many opposition teams for Real Madrid. He will be expected to replicate the same in the Germany midfield. It will certainly be a lovely sight for fans if Kroos makes his presence felt in Euro 2020.
