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Germany beats Switzerland 4-3 in World Cup warm-up friendly; Wirtz stars with two goals and assists, calls it best performance yet
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Florian Wirtz scored twice and assisted twice as Germany came from behind twice to beat Switzerland 4-3 in a thrilling World Cup preparatory friendly at St. Jakob-Park in Basel. The 21-year-old Liverpool midfielder described it as his standout international display, while coach Julian Nagelsmann praised the attack but noted defensive issues.
Head coach Hong Myung-bo's South Korean national team faces a midfield void due to Hwang In-beom's ankle injury ahead of friendlies against Ivory Coast and Austria. Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors midfielder Kim Jin-gyu, 29, expressed confidence in stepping up. He highlighted his aggressive passing and game management skills.
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Coach Graham Potter has instructed Swedish players not to reveal any tactical details ahead of the playoff semi-final against Ukraine. Training sessions on Tuesday and Wednesday were closed to media. Two players are uncertain: Williot Swedberg and Gustav Lundgren.