FIFA World Cup: After Lionel Messi-led Argentina, four-time champions Germany arrived in Qatar on Thursday for the FIFA World Cup. Led by their captain and prolific goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, the Germans flew into Doha, after their 1-0 win over Oman in a low-key warm-up match against Oman. Follow FIFA World Cup 2022 LIVE Updates with InsideSport.IN & Watch FIFA WC LIVE Streaming on Jio Cinemas
The Germans opted to move to a secluded hotel in Al-Ruwais, an hour and half from the capital, to develop ‘team spirit’. The Neuer-led side are eager to restore their authority at the world stage after being knocked out in the group stage of the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
“We want to develop a team spirit there that will carry us through the tournament — and for as long as possible,” Team official Oliver Bierhoff explained.
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The Hansi Flick-coached German side will begin their campaign at FIFA WC 22 against Japan on November 23. Germany are placed along side Japan, Costa Rica and Spain in Group E. Under Flick, German got a major boost with eight consecutive wins at the beginning of his role after taking over from Joachim Low.
Flick will opt for 4-2-3-1 formation in the upcoming World Cup. He will have a mix of young talents and experienced players like Thomas Muller, Manuel Neuer and Joshua Kimmich to choose from.
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Germany squad
Coach: Hansi Flick
Goalkeepers: Manuel Neuer, Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Kevin Trapp
Defenders: Matthias Ginter, Antonio Rudiger, Niklas Sule, Nico Schlotterbeck, Thilo Kehrer, David Raum, Lukas Klostermann, Armel Bella-Kotchap, Christian Gunter
Midfielders: Ilkay Gundogan, Jonas Hofmann, Leon Goretzka, Serge Gnabry, Leroy Sane, Jamal Musiala, Joshua Kimmich, Thomas Muller, Julian Brandt, Mario Gotze
Forwards: Kai Havertz, Youssoufa Moukoko, Niclas Fullkrug, Karim Adeyemi
Group stage fixture schedule
Germany vs Japan – November 23, 6.30 p.m.
Germany vs Spain – November 28, 12.30 a.m.
Germany vs Costa Rica December 2, 12.30 a.m.
