Germany Changes Players for Ecuador Game

德國隊在對陣厄瓜多比賽中將更換球員


Introduction

The German football team will change some players for the game against Ecuador.

德國足球隊在對陣厄瓜多的比賽中將更換部分球員。

Main Body

Deniz Undav played very well. He scored three goals. Now, coach Julian Nagelsmann wants him to start the game. He will take the place of Jamal Musiala.

Deniz Undav 表現得非常好。他攻入了三個進球。現在總教練 Julian Nagelsmann 希望他能首發。他將接替 Jamal Musiala 的位置。

Germany is already in the next round. The coach wants to try new players. Nick Woltemade might play instead of Kai Havertz. David Raum might play instead of Nathaniel Brown.

德國隊已經晉級下一輪。總教練想要嘗試新球員。Nick Woltemade 可能會代替 Kai Havertz 出場。David Raum 可能會代替 Nathaniel Brown。

Leon Goretzka might play in the middle. Jamie Leweling might play, but it is not certain. The coach wants all players to stay ready and fit.

Leon Goretzka 可能會在中場出賽。Jamie Leweling 可能會上場,但尚未確定。總教練希望所有球員保持就緒且身體狀態良好。

Conclusion

Germany plays Ecuador on Thursday at 22:00.

德國隊將於週四 22:00 對陣厄瓜多。

Vocabulary Learning

🕒 Talking About the Future

In this story, the coach has plans for the next game. To talk about the future in a simple way, we use will or might.

1. When we are sure (Will)

  • The team will change players. \rightarrow This is a decided plan.
  • He will take the place of Jamal. \rightarrow This is a fact for the next game.

2. When we are NOT sure (Might)

  • Nick Woltemade might play. \rightarrow Maybe yes, maybe no.
  • Jamie Leweling might play. \rightarrow It is a possibility.

Quick Guide:

  • Will = 100% (Yes!)
  • Might = 50% (Maybe?)

Useful Word: Certain = To be completely sure about something.

Vocabulary Learning

coach (n.)
A person who trains a sports team
Example:The coach tells the players where to stand.
round (n.)
A stage of a competition
Example:The team is happy to be in the second round.
instead of (prep.)
In place of someone or something
Example:I will have tea instead of coffee.
certain (adj.)
Sure or known for a fact
Example:I am not certain about the time of the game.
fit (adj.)
Healthy and strong
Example:You need to exercise to stay fit.
Practice A2 words in a crossword