UEFA Nations League
Switzerland vs Germany
After a 10-month, coronavirus-enforced break, international football returned on Thursday as Germany faced Spain in Stuttgart. Timo Werner put the hosts ahead on his return to his hometown, but a 96th-minute equalizer denied Germany all three points.
Joachim Löw's side now make the short trip to Basel to face Switzerland, who lost 2-1 away to Ukraine in their opener.
Löw and Leroy Sane faced the media on Saturday evening, with Löw confirming that there are "no major injuries" following the Spain game, that "everyone is fit for tomorrow" and that "Bernd Leno will start in goal." Kevin Trapp therefore will drop to the bench.
Löw also said the Nations League poses something of a balancing act. "The Nations League is a good competition with tough opponents playing at a high level," he said. "But, for me, these are also games in which we can try new ideas and learn."
As for Sane, who appeared to be suffering from cramp toward the end on Thursday, the new Bayern Munich signing insisted he is fine. "I feel great and I'm happy to be back on the pitch after my injury," he said.
Joachim Löw's side now make the short trip to Basel to face Switzerland, who lost 2-1 away to Ukraine in their opener.
Löw and Leroy Sane faced the media on Saturday evening, with Löw confirming that there are "no major injuries" following the Spain game, that "everyone is fit for tomorrow" and that "Bernd Leno will start in goal." Kevin Trapp therefore will drop to the bench.
Löw also said the Nations League poses something of a balancing act. "The Nations League is a good competition with tough opponents playing at a high level," he said. "But, for me, these are also games in which we can try new ideas and learn."
As for Sane, who appeared to be suffering from cramp toward the end on Thursday, the new Bayern Munich signing insisted he is fine. "I feel great and I'm happy to be back on the pitch after my injury," he said.