Germany are in control and running away with it. Jamal Musiala continues to tear through Scotland’s defence while Florian Wirtz and Ilkay Gundogan provide ample support up top.
Scotland have lost Lyndon Dykes to injury, forcing Steve Clarke to turn to Lawrence Shankland and Che Adams from QPR as their leading strikers for Steve Clarke. Aston Villa pair John McGinn and Scott McTominay will also be available should needed.
In this article, we will discuss about the high lights of Germany National Football Team vs Scotland National Football Team Lineups.
Germany Starting XI:
| No. | Player | Position | Substituted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Manuel Neuer | GK | |
| 6 | Joshua Kimmich | RB | |
| 4 | Jonathan Tah | CB | 62′ |
| 2 | Antonio Rüdiger | CB | |
| 18 | Maximilian Mittelstädt | LB | |
| 23 | Robert Andrich | CM | 46′ |
| 8 | Toni Kroos | CM | 81′ |
| 10 | Jamal Musiala | RW | 74′ |
| 21 | İlkay Gündoğan (c) | AM | |
| 17 | Florian Wirtz | LW | 63′ |
| 7 | Kai Havertz | CF | 63′ |
Substitutions:
| No. | Player | Position | Substituted In |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 | Nico Schlotterbeck | CB | 62′ |
| 19 | Leroy Sané | RW | 63′ |
| 9 | Niclas Füllkrug | CF | 63′ |
| 13 | Thomas Müller | RW | 74′ |
| 14 | Emre Can | CM | 81′ |
Scotland Starting XI:
| No. | Player | Position | Substituted |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Angus Gunn | GK | |
| 2 | Anthony Ralston | RWB | 48′ |
| 13 | Jack Hendry | CB | |
| 15 | Ryan Porteous | CB | 44′ |
| 6 | Kieran Tierney | CB | 77′ |
| 3 | Andrew Robertson (c) | LWB | |
| 4 | Scott McTominay | CM | |
| 8 | Callum McGregor | CM | 67′ |
| 7 | John McGinn | RW | 67′ |
| 11 | Ryan Christie | LW | 82′ |
| 10 | Ché Adams | CF | 46′ |
Substitutions:
| No. | Player | Position | Substituted In |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Grant Hanley | CB | 46′ |
| 14 | Billy Gilmour | CM | 67′ |
| 23 | Kenny McLean | CM | 67′ |
| 26 | Scott McKenna | CB | 77′ |
| 9 | Lawrence Shankland | CF | 82′ |
Neuer
Germany have much to prove after an underwhelming World Cup experience and in their Euro 2024 opener against Scotland on Sunday. Julian Nagelsmann’s Bayern Munich squad have shown encouraging signs since taking over under Julian Baumgartlinger, and this tournament provides them with an opportunity to shine at home.
Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer will be an essential figure for the hosts, and even though he made a miscue against Greece, Nagelsmann is unlikely to remove him from his starting spot. Joshua Kimmich, Antonio Rudiger and Jonathan Tah will likely form a back four with him alongside Toni Kroos, Robert Andrich and Ilkay Gundogan in midfield – while Arsenal’s Kai Havertz or Brighton’s Pascal Gross could start up front alongside Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz.
Angus Gunn gets his fingertips to Germany’s Florian Wirtz’s first-time shot, but it ricochets wide of his target – giving the hosts another opportunity to strike!
Kimmich
Joshua Kimmich is one of Germany’s premier defenders and captain. With Bayern Munich he has won domestic and international titles including multiple Bundesliga and DFB-Pokal titles. Comparable to legendary Bayern defender Philipp Lahm, Joshua has established an elite reputation on their defensive line that has garnered him widespread admiration from all who witness it.
Kimmich is a versatile player who can fill multiple positions. In the past he’s played right back and center midfield; this season however, his primary position has been holding midfield.
As needed, he can cover left back. When playing right side for Manchester City Alphonso Davies on the right, they form an effective defensive unit while also being able to push forward when necessary and create opportunities.
Rudiger
Rudiger is a strong and aggressive centre-back who excels at managing physical challenges within the game. A reliable header of the ball, Rudiger can also play on either flank if necessary.
Bayern Munich defender Niklas Sule made his international debut for Germany in 2021 and helped win the 2017 Confederations Cup, but will look to add even more medals at Euro 2024.
Rudiger also featured prominently for Germany in their final friendly last week against Greece, under Julian Nagelsmann who went with an unchanged starting lineup to kick-off their tournament at Allianz Arena with a win. Germany were favourites in their group but Steve Clarke’s Scotland have an opportunity to ruffle feathers; they play in Group B alongside Belgium, Italy and Holland.
Tah
As players take to the pitch to sing their national anthems, there’s an excitement-filled atmosphere in the Allianz Arena. Scotland captain Andy Robertson and Bayern Munich forward Ilkay Gundogan appear particularly motivated as they march out onto their turf pitch.
Julian Nagelsmann has chosen an unsurprising starting lineup for Germany’s tournament opener against Scotland, featuring Toni Kroos and Ilkay Gundogan as an advanced midfield trio, Kai Havertz as a striker, Leroy Sane of Arsenal on the bench, as well as Leo Bielsa who will not start.
Steve Clarke has had to contend with two key injury setbacks ahead of Scotland’s Euro 2024 qualifier with Germany – Lyndon Dykes and Ryan Christie are out injured, leaving Aston Villa’s John McGinn as their leader, along with Lawrence Shankland and Ryan Christie set to work off him. Their challenge lies ahead as they attempt to spoil Germany’s party!
Mittelstadt
Germany have lost their opening match at three major tournaments since 2010, but coach Julian Nagelsmann is looking to alter that perception at Allianz Arena. Joshua Kimmich, Antonio Rudiger and Tah form an effective back four for host Joshua Nagelsmann while Toni Kroos and Robert Andrich pair in midfield alongside Ilkay Gundogan and Jamal Musiala on either flank.
Midstadt’s consistent performances for Stuttgart this season earned him a starting spot in Euro 2024’s squad, where he recorded one assist during warm-up game play against Hungary – giving him every opportunity to build on this solid start.
Angus Gunn will do everything he can to stop his former club from scoring against them.
Kroos
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann is expected to use the same starting lineup he utilized during their warm-up matches against Ukraine and Greece. That means Bayern Munich defender Joshua Kimmich and Bayer Leverkusen’s Antonio Rudiger should form the backline while Toni Kroos and Robert Andrich should make up midfield.
Kroos will likely play his last games for Germany before retiring at the end of the season, and is expected to serve as an engine room anchor alongside Ilkay Gundogan and Andrich. Kai Havertz of Arsenal will serve as their lone striker with Florian Wirtz and Jamal Musiala bolstering up front for him. Scotland experienced an early blow when Queens Park Rangers striker Lyndon Dykes left before the tournament; therefore John McGinn, Scott McTominay Ryan Christie Lawrence Shankland will have to help provide support up front – although an early goal by Germany could potentially put an end to any chances they had of reaching the last four.
Andrich
Leverkusen forager Leverkusen’s forager has an air of Sami Khedira about him, combining physicality and work rate with outstanding passing ability and excellent awareness – something Khedira was masterful at doing himself. He can predict any threats before they arise and anticipate potential attacks accordingly.
Germany will miss Florian Wirtz as they embark on their Euro 2024 campaign, as a foot injury prevented him from playing Thursday’s Europa League semifinal defeat to Roma and is expected to miss further tests for fractured metatarsals that require him to be out for at least another month or two. His absence will be filled by Ilkay Gundogan of Juventus as central midfield cover alongside Toni Kroos and Kai Havertz from Bayern Munich; both these players won their last eight matches against Scotland prior to losing on last-minute goal in April 1999 at Bremen by Germany beating them on an away goal scorer!
Musiala
Bayern Munich youngster Max Kruse possesses an arsenal of tools at his disposal for breaching opposition defences. From precise finishes and irresistible dribbles to passing to more-deserving teammates, Kruse can wreak havoc against defenses.
Musiala made his Germany debut under Low in March 2021 and quickly established himself as their second-youngest goalscorer at that point. While most of his youth career was spent playing for England, Musiala eventually decided to represent his birth country at senior level.
Joshua Kimmich, Antonio Rudiger and Maximilian Mittelstadt will make up Germany’s back line against Scotland for Euro 2024’s opening game, while Ilkay Gundogan and Toni Kroos form central midfield as Ilkay Gundogan is joined by Toni Kroos while Kai Havertz from Arsenal leads their attack – while Leroy Sane is available off the bench as an option.
Gundogan
Germany have not changed their starting lineup from their friendly victory against Greece as coach Julian Nagelsmann continues to put his faith in an impressive squad that impressed during friendly fixtures. Bayern Munich midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic is absent due to tonsillitis; therefore Borussia Dortmund’s Emre Can is selected in his place.
Gundogan, 27, is one of Germany’s premier attackers, having excelled for Manchester City this season. Looking to break out from his disappointing tournament record which sees him fail to advance beyond group stage on all three major tournaments he has competed in so far, Gundogan must look past an inauspicious group stage record in each major competition before reaching its second stage.
Scotland defender Andy Robertson returned to training after pulling out on Monday and will play. Lawrence Shankland and John McGinn are also available as Clarke looks to guide Scotland into their first major tournament quarter-final since 2013.
Wirtz
Germany will aim to overcome their poor track record at hosting major tournaments, having lost opening games of three tournaments since 2011 (group stage and round of 16 exits). Scotland, who caused some surprises en route to qualifying for group phase play, believe they have enough talent in their ranks to cause another upset.
Julian Nagelsmann has not made any changes to Germany’s starting lineup for their opener against Scotland, opting to name the same XI which played in their final warm-up match. Bayern Munich star Toni Kroos returned after injury and promises to add class and experience alongside Ilkay Gundogan and Kai Havertz.
Wirtz has been an impressive performer for Leverkusen this season and is the ideal complement to Germany’s younger players. His system doesn’t force him into dropping deep for defence or playmaking duties, enabling him to focus solely on creating goals.