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DFB Team as Group Winners: Nagelsmann Rotates Against Ecuador

Germany's national team faces Ecuador on Thursday (10:00 p.m. / ARD and MagentaTV) in their final World Cup group match. The DFB team is already assured of top spot, so head coach Julian Nagelsmann could make changes to the starting lineup.

DFB Team as Group Winners: Nagelsmann Rotates Against Ecuador
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Head coach Julian Nagelsmann could rest some regular starters against Ecuador on Thursday. Deniz Undav could move into the starting lineup for Kai Havertz after his impact goals off the bench, while midfielder Felix Nmecha might also get a break. There will definitely be a change in central defense following Nico Schlotterbeck’s injury-enforced World Cup exit.

For Ecuador, it’s about advancing after a disappointing draw against underdogs Curaçao. Germany cannot be knocked off top spot even with a loss. The match kicks off at 10:00 p.m. live on ARD and MagentaTV.

Source: www.tagesspiegel.de