Determined germany

UEFA Nations League: The German national team gathered for a team dinner at an Italian restaurant before departing for Milan on Wednesday, setting the stage for the first leg of their UEFA Nations League quarterfinal against Italy.

Head coach Julian Nagelsmann made his first major squad decisions, naming Hoffenheim's Oliver Baumann as the starting goalkeeper and selecting Tim Kleindienst as the primary striker as reported by Xinhua.

Kleindienst, who plays for Borussia Monchengladbach, has been in strong form this season, contributing 15 goals and six assists in 25 league games. Meanwhile, Barcelona goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen is expected to return from injury.