Nathaniel Brown
FrankfurtLB
Overlapping Full Back
Jun 16, 2003 (23)
Left
5'9"
132 lb
Ruled out against Ecuador
Brown has been ruled out of the final group-stage match against Ecuador as a precaution due to a minor adductor issue, according to Sky Sports DE.
Analysis: Brown has been managing a minor adductor issue that kept him in individual training and saw him miss the final group session before the last group stage game. The left back has impressed throughout the tournament so far, but Julien Nagelsmann opted for caution with Germany already having secured top spot in the group, a decision that was expected to bring a heavily rotated lineup regardless of fitness, with Brown one of several players set to be rested. David Raum is set to fill his place in the side.
All-around production in win
Brown recorded one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Cote D'ivoire.
Analysis: Brown was efficient on ground duels and defensive stats, but his performance was spoiled by an error that led to a goal and a missed shot. After scoring and assisting in the opening game versus Curacao, the left-back got more involved in defensive and crossing duties during Saturday's clash. In any case, he should remain a strong two-way option, with his side still looking to dominate in the next few rounds.
Goal, assist Sunday
Brown recorded one goal on two shots and an assist on three chances created in Sunday's 7-1 win over Curacao.
Analysis: Brown was excellent in his World Cup debut as he stepped onto the world stage with Germany. He would have two key moments: first, assisting on Nico Schlotterbeck's goal in the 38th minute, before scoring a goal of his own in the 68th minute. It is clear the young defender has no fears heading into the World Cup, and with a starting spot at left-back now likely to stick over David Raum, he has new value. Not to mention, Brown took four of the teams corners.
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