Kroos changes fortunes – AS.com

Four days after failing to overcome a goalless draw with Ukraine, The German team barely beat Greece in that it was their dress rehearsal for the Eurocup, which will take place on their soil and open with a match against Scotland next Friday in Munich. In the end, Julian Nagelsmann’s team ultimately won also because they had a metronome in the center of the field, which gave meaning to everything the Germans did.both in defense and attack. This beat was given to him by Toni Kroos.who played his first game for his country after winning the Champions League and contributed when it came to victory, suffering, of course, a 2-1 defeat against Greece to face the EURO with a win in hand.

Kroos started from the start, supported by Andric.a mainstay for champions Leverkusen, who will be responsible for defending the German banner during Mannschaft’s trip to the European Cup. With Tony, Germany’s game has changed. The former Madrid player knew how to give the pause that the four-time world champion needed in the most difficult moments. Receives. Build. Slows down. And verticalization. Kroos, as he became accustomed to during his stellar and final season in the white jersey., and also gives meaning to everything his teammates do, which is a key factor in Germany eventually beating Greece. Victory is in DNA.

Greece surprised Mannschaft from the first whistle. Without any respect, Poyet’s team tried to win balls in the German creation zone and succeeded. Thus, Tsolis was about to take the Greek team ahead, but after a series of dangerous counterattacks, the well-deserved goal was scored. Masouras’ work after Neuer’s serious mistake. Mönchengladbach fell silent.

Pavlidis was going to raise the rent before walking through the dressing room, but the four-time world champion managed to turn the result around in the second 45 minutes. Germany pressed. He went to get his tie. And he got it after a great combination that ended with an assist to Sana, Havertz, who was on the edge of the penalty area, was able to convert a shot that Vlachodimos deflected into the net.. Manshaft went for more, eventually getting the better of the Greeks and after Henrichs hit the crossbar, they scored the victory thanks to Gross’s excellent left-foot strike towards the horn. Germany is ready. Yes, there is suffering, but this is their Eurocup..

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