Why Germany's 2026 Hopes Rest on Bayern Core
Julian Nagelsmann’s Germany rely on a Bayern core and face talent gaps, with captain Kimmich at right-back and criticism from Hoeness ahead of World Cup 2026.
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Julian Nagelsmann’s Germany rely on a Bayern core and face talent gaps, with captain Kimmich at right-back and criticism from Hoeness ahead of World Cup 2026.
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