#5 Germany’s performance a prelude to what they have to offer next year
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If a young German side were capable of showing the character and team-moulding to recover from a nerve-wracking start against the mighty Chileans, it only serves as a prelude to what their senior players have to bring to Russia at the World Cup finals next year. Chile’s failure to sweep them aside despite their vast experience and recent trophy-laden summers only goes to show the depth of talent possessed by the World champions.
Emre Can delivered a performance similar to what the likes of Toni Kroos could provide next year, while Niklas Sule’s man-marking during set-pieces gave us a glimpse of the attributes of Mats Hummels in a senior German side. With most of the members of this young squad starring for their clubs as well, Joachim Low will arguably have a selection dilemma when he chooses his squad for the World Cup – assuming they qualify – next May.
