Nagelsmann addresses inquiries on Musiala post Germany vs Scotland: 'Team victory over individual success'

Germany dominates Scotland in a 5-1 victory at Euro 2024 opener. Jamal Musiala shines, but coach Nagelsmann emphasizes team effort.

In a spectacular showing, Germany delivered a commanding 5-1 victory over Scotland in the Group A clash of the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament. The match saw Florian Wirtz kick off the scoring in the 10th minute, followed by goals from Jamal Musiala in the 19th minute and Kai Havertz from a penalty kick in the 45th+1 minute. Niclas Füllkrug added another goal in the 68th minute, with Emre Can sealing the triumph with a goal in the 90+3rd minute. Scotland managed to score a consolation goal through an own goal by Antonio Rüdiger in the 87th minute, but it was not enough to thwart Germany's dominance. The match also saw Ryan Porteous receive a red card in the 44th minute.

Germany asserted their authority on the game, controlling 73% of possession and showcasing exceptional passing accuracy at 94%. This victory propels Germany to the top of the Group A standings with 3 points from their opening match in the UEFA Euro 2024 competition.

Manager Julian Nagelsmann shared his thoughts on the match, particularly praising the team's collective effort over individual performances. Despite Jamal Musiala's standout display, Nagelsmann emphasized the importance of teamwork in securing the victory. Musiala, who made history as Germany's second-youngest goal scorer in Euro competition, played a pivotal role in the team's success against Scotland.

With a resounding 5-1 win, Germany's Euro 2024 campaign got off to a flying start, setting a high standard for the host nation. The team will look to maintain their momentum as they face Hungary in their next fixture.

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