Jamal Musiala prepares for defensive duties against Ivory Coast
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
Jamal Musiala is looking to enhance his defensive contributions as Germany prepares for a match against Ivory Coast in the FIFA World Cup. Musiala played a critical role in Germany's tournament opener, a 1-1 draw with Curaçao, where he emphasized the importance of sticking to their game plan. Ahead of the next match, he acknowledged the stronger attacking threat posed by Ivory Coast, indicating he will need to focus more on defensive efforts. Musiala expressed enjoyment in regaining possession and is confident in Germany’s goal-scoring abilities. The match is set to take place soon as the team strives for improvement and a positive result.
- •Germany drew 1-1 with Curaçao in their World Cup opener.
- •Musiala will focus more on defense against Ivory Coast.
- •He highlighted the need for attacking efficiency moving forward.
- •The match is a critical test as Germany seeks to advance.
- •Musiala enjoys regaining possession and contributing defensively.
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Jamal Musiala expecting to put in more work defensively vs. Ivory Coast
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