Germany's Official Line-Up Against Switzerland: Julian Nagelsmann Reveals Starting XI Germany will face Switzerland in a friendly match on Friday, March 27, ahead of the World Cup squad announcement in May. The game, set for St. Jakob Park in Basel, will see national coach Julian Nagelsmann field his final lineup for the series of friendlies. The match is expected to serve as a crucial test ahead of the major tournament. Nagelsmann has confirmed the majority of his starting XI, with several key players set to feature. Goalkeeper Oliver Baumann will start in goal, while the back four will include Joshua Kimmich on the right, Jonathan Tah and Nico Schlotterbeck in central defense, and David Raum on the left. The defensive midfielder role will be filled by Leon Goretzka, with Angelo Stiller stepping into the number six position as a replacement for Aleksandar Pavlovic. In attack, Kai Havertz will lead the line, supported by Serge Gnabry and Florian Wirtz in the midfield. Leroy Sané, despite a mixed spell at Galatasaray, will start on the wing due to Jamie Leweling’s absence. The formation will remain a 4-2-3-1, a setup Nagelsmann has favored recently. Antonio Rüdiger, a returnee, will sit on the bench but has vowed to contribute fully. Switzerland, meanwhile, will adopt a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Gregor Kobel in goal. The back four will feature Silvan Widmer and Ricardo Rodriguez on the flanks, alongside Nico Elvedi and Manuel Akanji in central defense. Granit Xhaka will anchor the midfield, supported by Remo Freuler. Up front, Dan Ndoye, Fabian Rieder, and Ruben Vargas will form the attacking trio, with Breel Embolo as the lone striker. The match will be broadcast live on RTL, with pre-match coverage starting at 8:15 pm. Online viewers can access the live stream via RTL+, though it will require a subscription.#germany #switzerland #julian_nagelsmann #st_jakob_park #oliver_baumann
