Italy 1-1 Germany: Kimmich's strike cancels out Pellegrini's opener
Germany lost their 100 per cent record under new manager Hansi Flick against an experimental Italian team buoyed by teenage debutant Wilfried Gnonto.
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Italy 1-1 Germany: Experimental Azzurri side held by Hansi Flick's unbeaten Germany in Nations League opener
Germany extended their unbeaten run to 10 games with a 1-1 Nations League draw away to a new-look Italy side in Bologna on Saturday, with the two goals coming in the space of three second-half minutes. There was no splitting the sides in a cagey first half, but a superb assist from 18-year-old Azzurri debutant Wilfried Gnonto, who came off the bench five minutes earlier, led to Lorenzo Pellegrini’s opener on 70 minutes.
Joshua Kimmich hits back for Germany to hold Italy
Joshua Kimmich's well-taken equaliser earned Germany a 1-1 draw with Italy in their Nations League opener on Saturday, ensuring his side remain unbeaten under coach Hansi Flick.
Italy 1-1 Germany: Joshua Kimmich cancels out Lorenzo Pellegrini goal to hold hosts in Nations League opener in Bologna
Germany extended their unbeaten run to 10 games with a 1-1 Nations League draw away to a new-look Italy side in Bologna on Saturday, with the two goals coming in the space of three second-half minutes. There was no splitting the sides in a cagey first half, but a superb assist from 18-year-old Azzurri debutant Wilfried Gnonto led to Lorenzo Pellegrini’s opener after 70 minutes.
Hansi Flick recalls Marco Reus in strong Germany squad for Nations League
Germany coach Hansi Flick on Thursday named no uncapped players in his squad and recalled Marco Reus for next month's Nations League games against Italy, England and Hungary. Germany visit European champions Italy on June 4 before hosting them in Moenchengladbach on June 14, face England in Munich on June 7 and take on Hungary in Budapest on June 11. Flick will have one eye on the World Cup in Qatar later this year, where the Germans will be bidding for a record-equalling fifth title.
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Ter Stegen to miss Germany's Nations League ties in June
Barcelona's Marc-Andre ter Stegen will miss Germany's Nations League games against England, Italy and Hungary this June, the goalkeeper announced on Wednesday. The 30-year-old is an understudy to Germany captain Manuel Neuer and has opted to take a break this summer with one eye on the World Cup finals in Qatar, which kicks off this November.
Julian Ward now 'in talks' to sign 'ice cold' sensation for Liverpool; Klopp is head over heels
According to a report from Sky Sports Germany (via Sport Witness), Liverpool are still ‘in talks’ to sign Red Bull Salzburg sensation Karim Adeyemi.