2026-05-30 11:33:41
Julian Nagelsmann thinks it is “healthy” to go into the World Cup with the aim of winning the tournament.
The Germany head coach has made no secret of the fact lifting the trophy is the goal for his side this summer and he insisted it is important to set players a “challenge” to work for.
He told World Soccer magazine: “I believe it is healthy to set that out as the objective.
“It’s difficult for a team to have no goals to aim for, to have nothing to work towards, to not have the enjoyment of the challenge.
“We’ve consciously announced the objective and I’m sure that no player would have it any other way.
“We’ll take it one game at a time, trust in the process and hopefully reach the goal.
“Some of the big national teams have more depth than us, but I have faith in our players.
“We’ve a good mixture of experienced and fresh young players.”
The coach insisted his players won’t be taking it for granted that they will get through the group stage without a fight.
He said: “Although not the easiest [group], it’s one with lots of possibilities, where we will be going all out to impose ourselves.
“We must apply ourselves and play to our absolute limits.
“We will not make the mistake of underestimating Curacao.
“Ivory Coast are a team we can beat, though we must not take them lightly.
“Ecuador won’t be easy opponents. They have three or four absolute top stars.”
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