Tony Kroos says Germany is “not in good condition” and “light years” from the World Cup competitors

Julian Nagilsmann is still the favorite of winning the first group, but they may have to overcome Slovakia in the return of November 17 to make sure they are in the finals in the United States, Canada and Mexico next summer.

Cross rejects Germany’s chances

Cross, who retired from all football after Euro 2024, believes that Germany will not have any opportunity against the elite of the world if the World Cup is played now.

Speaking of Einfach Mal Luppen, which he hosts alongside Brother Felix, Cross said: “It is true that we are currently a little years of the ability to talk about the World Cup. But it will not be played this summer. Today we are not in good condition. But let’s wait for the right players to return.

“We are not currently among those who can have great ambitions. There are others better. However, I think if everyone is in good condition, we still have qualities.”

The beauty of Musalia, Mark Andre Tijin and Kay Havertz were among those who missed the last double heads.

I don’t know any players from Northern Ireland or Slovakia – Cross

Cross, who has a sparkling profession with Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, despite their problems, believes Germany is good enough to get out of a qualified group that also contains Luxembourg.

He added: “We do not currently have a set of 50 players of international status. But this does not matter to the team with the games they have, and what should be enough.

“If you have asked me about the number of players from Slovakia or Northern Ireland you have known, it will be completely zero.

“A temporary group or not, against this type of team should be enough. The great luck is that we have a group that can not be practically eliminated.”

During the international rest period in October, the following German matches in October see that it hosts Luxembourg before Belfast’s visit to take over Northern Ireland.