Nagelsmann confirms starts for trio in Germany’s first World Cup warm-up friendly against Finland
Germany's coach Julian Nagelsmann has announced part of the starting lineup for their upcoming World Cup warm-up friendly against Finland. Key players Felix Nmecha and Aleksandar Pavlović will start in midfield, while 18-year-old Lennart Karl will make his debut. The match will also see Deniz Undav leading the attack in the absence of Kai Havertz and Manuel Neuer, who are unavailable due to other commitments and injury, respectively.
- ▪Julian Nagelsmann confirmed the starting lineup for Germany's friendly against Finland.
- ▪Felix Nmecha and Aleksandar Pavlović will start in central midfield.
- ▪Lennart Karl will make his first start for Germany at just 18 years old.
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