After Kroos and Gundogan both announced their retirement from the national team, many people are thinking about what kind of lineup the German team will use in the future.

After a difficult 2024 European Cup, Gundogan just announced his retirement from the national team. Previously, Kroos also announced his retirement decision before the start of the 2024 European Cup.

The departure of Kroos and Gundogan has left a huge vacancy in the German midfield. This tank is likely to use a brand-new midfield combination in the 2026 World Cup.

According to reports, the new midfielder who is trusted may be the young talent Alexander Pavlovic. The 20-year-old player has been making continuous progress in recent years and is gradually becoming the core of Bayern Munich's midfield.

His partner in the midfield is Robert Andric. The 29-year-old player can still play in the tank for a few years until a suitable replacement is found.

In the front midfielder position behind the center forward, it may be Julian Brandt of Dortmund. Although he has been famous for a long time, Brandt has not been given many opportunities in the German team because Kroos and Gundogan have been reused. Therefore, after the retirement of the two veterans, the Dortmund stars will get more opportunities.

The wingers on the offensive line will be played by Jamal Musiala and Florian Wirtz, two of the most dazzling young talents in German football. The center position will continue to be played by Kai Havertz.

On the defensive line, there are almost no changes. The goalkeeper position is still Manuel Neuer, and the four defenders are David Raum, Nico Schlotterbeck, Antonio Rudiger and Joshua Kimmich.