FIFA Confederations Cup 2017: 5 reasons why Germany are favourites to win the tournament

MARSEILLE, FRANCE - JULY 07:  Joachim Loew, head coach of Germany  looks on prior to the UEFA EURO 2016 semi final match between Germany and France at Stade Velodrome on July 7, 2016 in Marseille, France.  (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
Joachim Low could lead a young German team to glory

#4 Young generation

Julian Draxler will be the captain of the ship

Much like this season’s Ajax squad who impressed in Europe, the German squad is full of young and promising talents. The youngest player in the squad is Bayer Leverkusen’s Benjamin Henrichs (20) whereas their oldest player is Hoffenheim’s Sandro Wagner (29), who, funnily enough, made his debut only two weeks ago as well.

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Jonas Hector and Julian Draxler are the only players who can be considered as senior players as the duo have made more than 20 appearances. Although they lack a lot in the aspect of the experience, the one aspect they don’t lack in is the freshness they bring to the roster.

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