Julian Nagelsmann’s era as Germany’s boss started with a win as the Euro 2024 hosts whipped the USA in a friendly.
Pulisic’s Early Blow
The night began on a somber note for Germany as Christian Pulisic, with a stunning curled shot, put the hosts ahead. However, the German side, who had shown their mettle, was quick to respond.
Gundogan’s Equalizer
Ilkay Gundogan provided the spark for Germany, calmly tapping in a routine goal to level the playing field in Connecticut. The momentum began to shift in their favor.
Nagelsmann’s Half-Time Magic
In the second half, under the guidance of their new manager, Julian Nagelsmann, Germany displayed remarkable improvement.
Goals from Niclas Fullkrug and Jamal Musiala sealed a comfortable victory, marking a significant turnaround from their early setback.
The New Era Under Nagelsmann
Nagelsmann, a 36-year-old tactician, took the reins, signing a contract extending until July 2024.
He stepped into the role after Hansi Flick was relieved of his duties in September following a string of disappointing results, including a notable 4-1 defeat by Japan.
The victory in Connecticut under Nagelsmann’s leadership serves as a promising start to Germany’s new era, offering hope for a resurgence in their footballing fortunes.
