England seeks to restore balance at Czech Republic's expense in Nations League
England aims to restore balance against the Czech Republic, while Germany suffers defeat against Greece with their new coach.
Translated by Qiyas from الجريدة — Original source
The England national team is seeking to regain its balance after defeat by Spain when it faces the Czech Republic in Path One of the UEFA Nations League on Tuesday evening.
England are looking for their first three points in Group 3 of League A, having started their campaign with a 3-2 loss to world champions Spain on Saturday.
The English Football Association said in a statement: “Ezri Konsa and Nico O’Reilly underwent individual training sessions at Tottenham’s stadium this morning, while all other 22 players participated in a group training session before the squad departs for Prague this afternoon.”
It remains unclear whether the two internationals will join the England team traveling to the Czech Republic.
England will travel from Prague to Rijeka to face Croatia next Saturday, before returning to Wembley Stadium to host the Czech Republic on Tuesday.
Meanwhile, Spain will play Croatia in a match where the world champions aim to confirm their dominance and secure a second victory.
In another development, Germany were stunned by their first defeat under new manager Jürgen Klopp, losing 1-0 to Greece on Sunday in the second round of Group 2.
Having been denied victory in Klopp’s opening match with a late goal against the Netherlands (1-1), Germany’s slump continued after their last group-stage match at the FIFA World Cup in North America, a 2-1 loss to Ecuador, followed by elimination by Paraguay on penalties in the Round of 32.
“Die Mannschaft” remain on one point in the group, which Greece leads after their 2-1 victory over hosts Serbia in the opening round, while the Netherlands sit second after their second-round win over Serbia by the same scoreline.
Klopp took over as manager of the four-time world champions in July, succeeding Julian Nagelsmann, and opted to call up 44 players for his first training camp—an unusual move, as national team squads typically consist of 20 outfield players and three goalkeepers.
