Brown statt Raum: Warum Nagelsmann mit dem Frankfurter in die WM startet (mit Jan Christian Müller)

Germany's national team coach, Julian Nagelsmann, is apparently planning to use Nathaniel Brown instead of David Raum as his left-back for the 2026 World Cup. The Frankfurt player impresses with his tactical flexibility and is a better fit for Nagelsmann's playing style. 📩 Get the football analysis every morning via our newsletter – free: https://www.feverpitch.de/newsletter-... This episode is presented by bet365 Sports Betting. 18+ | Allowed (White-List) | Addiction Risks | Help at buwei.de ▶️ Why this matters: The left-back position in the German national team is highly competitive ahead of the 2026 World Cup. National coach Julian Nagelsmann seems to be increasingly relying on Nathaniel Brown of Eintracht Frankfurt rather than the more experienced David Raum of RB Leipzig. This personnel decision offers insights into Nagelsmann's tactical approach for the tournament. Jan Christian Müller of the Frankfurter Rundschau analyzes Brown's strengths in the Fever Pit'ch podcast. The Frankfurt player is a better space-defender, feels more comfortable in tight spaces, and can move into central midfield. There, he is able to combine with Florian Wirtz. Brown brings speed, ball control, and tactical versatility. These qualities also explain FC Bayern's strong interest in signing him. Brown's qualities could be particularly valuable in the first World Cup group match against Curaçao, where Germany is expected to have a lot of possession. Photo: Imago / Eibner National coach Julian Nagelsmann is inclined to start Nathaniel Brown at left-back instead of David Raum at the 2026 World Cup. Brown is considered a better space-defender who feels more comfortable in tight spaces and can move into central midfield. David Raum is more suited to wide areas and later stages of the game, when matches become more open. Brown's profile fits Nagelsmann's tactical approach of creating dominance with the ball and building attacks flexibly. ... - FC Bayern Munich are showing strong interest in signing Nathaniel Brown for the new season. In their first World Cup group match against Curaçao, Germany are expected to have a lot of possession and will need to find solutions in tight spaces. 00:00 Anticipation or skepticism before the World Cup? 04:29 The Goalkeeper Question and Nagelsmann's Decisions 08:38 Advertisement 11:30 Experience vs. Form: The Squad Decisions 17:13 Joshua Kimmich's Role and the Tactics 21:45 Nathaniel Brown's Development and His Importance 23:04 Speed ​​and Defensive Behavior in Football 25:33 Confidence in the Players and Team Dynamics 28:13 World Cup Preparation and Opponent Analysis 31:09 Memories of Past Tournaments and Team Spirit 34:27 Public Perception and Expectations of the Team 38:31 Political Issues and the Mood in Football 41:23 Conclusion and Outlook on the World Cup ▶️ More Analyses & Talks at https://www.feverpitch.de #FeverPitch #FootballTalk #Bundesliga