Härtetest Elfenbeinküste: Nagelsmann braucht jetzt Plan B (mit Julian Witzel)

After their 7-1 victory against Curaçao, the German national team faces a completely different challenge against Ivory Coast. Head coach Julian Nagelsmann must prove that, in addition to his attacking spectacle, he also has a Plan B – against an opponent who ruthlessly punishes turnovers. 📩 Get our football analysis every morning via 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 is important: The 7-1 win against Curaçao was an impressive start to the World Cup for the German national team, but the situation is different against Ivory Coast. The Ivorians will not be pushed back deep and are significantly more dangerous on the counter-attack. Players like Amad Diallo and Yan Diomandé can exploit the spaces created by high-positioned full-backs and risky turnovers. This is important: The 7-1 victory against Curaçao was an impressive start to the World Cup for the German national team, but different rules apply against Ivory Coast. The Ivorians will not allow themselves to be pushed deep and are significantly more dangerous in transition. Players like Amad Diallo and Yan Diomandé can exploit the spaces created by high-positioned full-backs and risky turnovers. This is not a match for the Ivorians. In the Fever Pit'ch podcast, Julian Witzel analyzes why Ecuador could serve as a blueprint for Germany. Although the South Americans lost 1-0 to Ivory Coast, they controlled large parts of the match and conceded very little. The German national team needs to learn when to increase the tempo and when to deliberately slow it down. National coach Julian Nagelsmann faces the challenge of adapting his team tactically. Patience, defensive solidity, and control could prove more important than offensive dominance in the second World Cup group match. It won't be the starting eleven that decides the game against Ivory Coast, but rather the ability to adapt. Photo: Imago / NurPhoto – Ivory Coast is physically stronger and more dangerous in transition than Curaçao. – Ecuador delivered a game plan against Ivory Coast that Germany should study. – High full-backs and risky turnovers open up spaces for players like Amad Diallo or Yan Diomandé. – Possession alone won't be enough against Ivory Coast. – Patience, defensive solidity, and control could prove more important than attacking spectacle. – Germany's national coach Julian Nagelsmann needs to prove that his team is capable of more than just Plan A. 00:00 Insights from the first group matchday 04:54 The role of the superstars in the World Cup 11:24 Germany's opening match against Curaçao 16:21 Preparation for the match against Ivory Coast 20:44 Defensive challenges and positioning 22:24 Efficiency in attack and game flow 24:12 Personnel decisions and player roles 26:20 Risk assessment and strategic decisions 28:08 Unconventional player types and their influence 30:09 Expert opinions and media coverage 32:08 Tactical adjustments and game control 34:26 Expectations and possible results 36:06 Long-term perspectives and team dynamics ▶️ More analyses & talks at https://www.feverpitch.de #FeverPitch #FootballTalk #Bundesliga