UEFA Euro 2020 preview: Can exquisite Germany win its record-breaking 4th title?

The UEFA Euro 2020 is all set to get underway from June 11, with Portugal being the defending champion. However, 2016 semi-finalist Germany would be looking to fancy its chances for a title win this term. Can it break the record this term with four titles?

<p>The 2020 UEFA Euro is less than a week away to get itself started, while the European football fans are impatiently waiting for the tournament to get underway. Having already postponed by a year due to the pandemic, it is all set to be played across Europe.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>As for the contenders, besides defending champion Portugal, there are numerous others in contention, including the 2016 semi-finalist Germany. Being the joint-most successful team in the competition, having won three titles along with Spain, it would fancy its chances for a record-breaking fourth title.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, how practical are the chances that Germany has to win it this term? On the same note, we present the team preview for the Germans for the competition this term.</p>

The 2020 UEFA Euro is less than a week away to get itself started, while the European football fans are impatiently waiting for the tournament to get underway. Having already postponed by a year due to the pandemic, it is all set to be played across Europe.

As for the contenders, besides defending champion Portugal, there are numerous others in contention, including the 2016 semi-finalist Germany. Being the joint-most successful team in the competition, having won three titles along with Spain, it would fancy its chances for a record-breaking fourth title.

However, how practical are the chances that Germany has to win it this term? On the same note, we present the team preview for the Germans for the competition this term.

<p><strong>Team composition</strong><br />The goalkeeping department would have skipper Manuel Neuer, who is currently the best goalkeeper in the world. Although Bernd Leno and Kevin Trapp could replace him if the need arises, the opponents would have a tough time getting the ball past him.</p>

Team composition
The goalkeeping department would have skipper Manuel Neuer, who is currently the best goalkeeper in the world. Although Bernd Leno and Kevin Trapp could replace him if the need arises, the opponents would have a tough time getting the ball past him.

<p>In the defence, Mats Hummels would headline the department owing to his rich experience. To support him, the side would have Antonio Rüdiger and Emre Can, who can be decent with their defensive efforts. However, barring them, there is no such big name in the sector, with the onus primarily upon the mentioned three.</p>

In the defence, Mats Hummels would headline the department owing to his rich experience. To support him, the side would have Antonio Rüdiger and Emre Can, who can be decent with their defensive efforts. However, barring them, there is no such big name in the sector, with the onus primarily upon the mentioned three.

<p>As for the midfield, Toni Kroos is the veteran here, with an experience of 101 games. He would lead the likes of Joshua Kimmich, İlkay Gündoğan and Leroy Sané, as all the mentioned names are few of the big guns in the German midfield and are a force to be reckoned with.</p>

As for the midfield, Toni Kroos is the veteran here, with an experience of 101 games. He would lead the likes of Joshua Kimmich, İlkay Gündoğan and Leroy Sané, as all the mentioned names are few of the big guns in the German midfield and are a force to be reckoned with.

<p>Moving to the forward line-up, Thomas Müller is another veteran leader with 100-plus games experience. Furthermore, along with Timo Werner and Kai Havertz, the trio possesses a remarkable ability to rip apart even the best defensive line-ups.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Players to watch out<br />Muller:</strong> The Bayern Munich striker had a decent season, scoring 15 goals across competitions. Being a consistent performer at the domestic and international level, he is a no-brainer to perform here once again.</p>

Moving to the forward line-up, Thomas Müller is another veteran leader with 100-plus games experience. Furthermore, along with Timo Werner and Kai Havertz, the trio possesses a remarkable ability to rip apart even the best defensive line-ups.

Players to watch out
Muller: The Bayern Munich striker had a decent season, scoring 15 goals across competitions. Being a consistent performer at the domestic and international level, he is a no-brainer to perform here once again.

<p><strong>Kroos:</strong> The Real Madrid midfielder had a tough time in the Spanish capital this season, failing to win a single trophy. While he could only manage three goals in 42 games, he did his part by decently contributing with the assists and play-making abilities. Also, he has been highly consistent with his abilities while playing for Germany and is again likely to impact. In contrast, he would have a massive responsibility in the midfield.</p>

Kroos: The Real Madrid midfielder had a tough time in the Spanish capital this season, failing to win a single trophy. While he could only manage three goals in 42 games, he did his part by decently contributing with the assists and play-making abilities. Also, he has been highly consistent with his abilities while playing for Germany and is again likely to impact. In contrast, he would have a massive responsibility in the midfield.

<p><strong>Hummels:</strong> The German defence lacks some big names. He happens to be only a handful of them and being the veteran in the department, he will have an enormous responsibility. Having helped Borussia Dortmund finish third and win the German Cup, Hummels can be reliable in the German defence. But, he would need some assistance from his teammates.</p>

Hummels: The German defence lacks some big names. He happens to be only a handful of them and being the veteran in the department, he will have an enormous responsibility. Having helped Borussia Dortmund finish third and win the German Cup, Hummels can be reliable in the German defence. But, he would need some assistance from his teammates.

<p><strong>Neuer: </strong>The world's best goalkeeper would undoubtedly be the one to watch out for, being a no-brainer and the first-choice keeper. Having led Munich to yet another Bundesliga title, he has consistently delivered on the goal line and would be backed to repeat his heroics for Germany again.</p>

Neuer: The world's best goalkeeper would undoubtedly be the one to watch out for, being a no-brainer and the first-choice keeper. Having led Munich to yet another Bundesliga title, he has consistently delivered on the goal line and would be backed to repeat his heroics for Germany again.

<p><strong>Germany squad<br />Goalkeepers:</strong> Manuel Neuer, Bernd Leno and Kevin Trapp.<br /><strong>Defenders: </strong>Mats Hummels, Antonio Rüdiger, Matthias Ginter, Emre Can, Niklas Süle, Lukas Klostermann, Marcel Halstenberg, Robin Koch, Robin Gosens and Christian Günter.<br /><strong>Midfielders:</strong> Toni Kroos, Joshua Kimmich, İlkay Gündoğan, Leon Goretzka, Leroy Sané, Serge Gnabry, Florian Neuhaus, Jonas Hofmann and Jamal Musiala.<br /><strong>Strikers: </strong>Thomas Müller, Timo Werner, Kai Havertz and Kevin Volland.</p>

Germany squad
Goalkeepers: Manuel Neuer, Bernd Leno and Kevin Trapp.
Defenders: Mats Hummels, Antonio Rüdiger, Matthias Ginter, Emre Can, Niklas Süle, Lukas Klostermann, Marcel Halstenberg, Robin Koch, Robin Gosens and Christian Günter.
Midfielders: Toni Kroos, Joshua Kimmich, İlkay Gündoğan, Leon Goretzka, Leroy Sané, Serge Gnabry, Florian Neuhaus, Jonas Hofmann and Jamal Musiala.
Strikers: Thomas Müller, Timo Werner, Kai Havertz and Kevin Volland.

<p><strong>Chances and predictions</strong><br />Germany happens to be the only team to have featured in all the Euros since it began to play in 1972. However, it is coming off a horror outing in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, being ousted in the group stage.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Germany is a particular favourite to win the tournament. However, having been placed in a tough group alongside France, Portugal and Hungary, it would have to ante up. However, we still feel that it would manage to make it to the final but could just fall short of the title.</p>

Chances and predictions
Germany happens to be the only team to have featured in all the Euros since it began to play in 1972. However, it is coming off a horror outing in the 2018 FIFA World Cup, being ousted in the group stage.

Germany is a particular favourite to win the tournament. However, having been placed in a tough group alongside France, Portugal and Hungary, it would have to ante up. However, we still feel that it would manage to make it to the final but could just fall short of the title.

<p><strong>Germany schedule</strong><br />June 15: vs France (Munich)<br />June 19: vs Portugal (Munich)<br />June 23: vs Hungary (Munich)</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>NOTE: Asianet News humbly requests everyone to wear masks, sanitise, maintain social distancing and get vaccinated as soon as eligible. Together we can and will break the chain #ANCares #IndiaFightsCorona</strong></p>

Germany schedule
June 15: vs France (Munich)
June 19: vs Portugal (Munich)
June 23: vs Hungary (Munich)

NOTE: Asianet News humbly requests everyone to wear masks, sanitise, maintain social distancing and get vaccinated as soon as eligible. Together we can and will break the chain #ANCares #IndiaFightsCorona