New Delhi: Florian Wirtz is having an excellent UEFA Euro 2024, with the German midfielder playing a key role in Nagelsmann’s team securing the Round of 16 qualification. He scored the first goal of Euro 2024 and played a crucial role in Germany’s squad throughout the three group-stage matches. However, he has been benched in favor of Leroy Sane. Wirtz started the tournament strongly but hasn’t maintained his early form in subsequent matches against Hungary and Switzerland. He has made only four attempts on goal, with just one on target, which was his lone goal. In contrast, Sane has impressed off the bench, making seven attempts on goal in just 73 minutes, with three of them on target.
Leroy Sane has played well whenever he came on for Germany in the Euro 2024. He has successfully dribbled past the opposition eight more times than Wirtz. His fierce shooting capabilities can harm the rigid Dens defence.
Wirtz provides a more creatively sound output in the field, while Sane’s ability to take on the defenders and pull them away from the middle can help Havertz find space and put one inside the net. This tactical decision can help Havertz roam freely, while Sane takes on the defenders up-front alongside Musiala.
The 21-year-old attacking midfielder is expected to come on during the second half. His precisive passes and flair can help the Germans open up the Danish defence in the later stages of the match. With Musiala, Gundogan, and Havertz attacking for Germany, Leroy Sane can be the X-factor for the hosts on the field.
Additionally, Mittelstaedt and Jonathan Tah have been left out. Tah is suspended for this fixture, while Mittelstaedt is on a thread to get suspended through a yellow card. David Raum and Nico Schlotterbeck have filled in their place.
Wirtz, who scored the first goal of Euro 2024 and has been a key player for Germany throughout the three group stage matches, has been benched in favor of Leroy Sane against Denmark in the Round of 16 fixture. Football Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
