
Germany secured a 2-1 victory over Italy in the UEFA Nations League quarter-final clash held in Milan. The match was marked by an early goal from Italy's Sandro Tonali, which gave the home team a brief lead.
After halftime, Germany responded with goals from Tim Kleindienst and Leon Goretzka, turning the match in their favor.
Player ratings for the German team were as follows:
Oliver Baumann - 7/10
Made a superb first-half save to deny Moise Kean, and executed a brave block to prevent another goal after the break.
Joshua Kimmich - 8/10
Displayed strong leadership with effective crosses and corners that contributed to both goals.
Jonathan Tah - 6/10
Involved in the lead-up to Italy's goal but provided solid clearances afterward.
Antonio Rüdiger - 6/10
Showed composure in defense, minimizing the impact of Raspadori during the first half.
David Raum - 2/10
Struggled defensively and was substituted at halftime after being caught out of position.
Pascal Groß - 5/10
Failed to gain control in midfield and made several inaccurate passes.
Leon Goretzka - 9/10
Played a pivotal role in the midfield and scored a crucial header to put Germany ahead.
Leroy Sané - 6/10
Active in attack and defensively but substituted late in the match.
Jamal Musiala - 6/10
Showcased impressive dribbling and remained effective despite fatigue towards the end of the match.
Nadiem Amiri - 5/10
Had a subdued first half with limited contributions before being substituted.
Jonathan Burkardt - 4/10
Attempted to create opportunities but received minimal service during the match.
Substitutions:
Tim Kleindienst - 6/10
Made an immediate impact by scoring the equalizer with a well-taken header.
Nico Schlotterbeck - 4/10
Played a less conventional left-back role with limited offensive contribution.
Jamie Leweling - 4/10
Had a minimal impact after coming on, though he won some important possessions.
Karim Adeyemi - N/A
Substituted on for a brief period with limited effectiveness.
Robert Andrich - N/A
Did not play long enough to receive a rating.
Head coach Julian Nagelsmann - 7/10
Successfully made tactical adjustments at halftime, including the impactful substitution of Kleindienst.
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