Germany will host Serbia in the UEFA Nations League group stage matchday 3 on October 2 at 02:45 CET (Beijing time). Ahead of the match, Germany goalkeeper Jonas Urbig attended a press conference. This article is the second part of his remarks.

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Urbig: Making my national team debut in training is a special moment

I'd like to ask: have you already spoken with M. Neuer about your national team debut tomorrow, or are you planning to communicate with him later? Also, could you briefly explain the importance he has had on your development and growth as a goalkeeper?

Yes, we've had good communication throughout, and I think he may send me a message tomorrow. Of course, Bayern's goalkeeper coaching staff has been tremendously helpful for my personal development and growth. M. Neuer has won numerous titles and has incredible experience and accolades. Sven Ulreich also brings invaluable experience from his career. All these factors have helped me continuously develop and improve. I'm very grateful for the opportunity to prove myself and integrate with this group of goalkeepers.

However, we're with the national team now, and I'm very happy to learn from everyone in our goalkeeper group, which is the most important thing. That's why I mentioned "energy" earlier—it's about absorbing and improving by taking the best qualities from every outstanding goalkeeper, whether in the Bundesliga or on the international stage, and applying it to myself for genuine development.

Hello Jonas, the mood is still good and everyone's in good spirits, but the competitive pressure is clearly there—UEFA Nations League, the group draw, Euro qualifiers, and other key fixtures. As a player, are you clearly aware of the pressure to win tomorrow's match? Does everyone understand how much is at stake? Also, could you describe Vitali Janelt in a sentence or two? He may get playing time tomorrow as well.

I believe that as professional athletes, we're born with pressure. For every player, if they can perform at a high level under pressure, these moments become special and valuable. For the German national team, the main goal is always to win. Everyone has very high standards and expects to win.

Over the past three days, everyone has seen the incredible intensity we've maintained in training. Everyone has given their all, whether in long or short sessions. Even in the simplest, most basic training drills, our commitment and mentality have been excellent. So I'm 100% confident that everyone will perform at their best to win tomorrow under whatever pressure they might face.

Yes, he (Janelt) is a very good player, and I feel he has tremendous positive energy. So if he gets the chance to play tomorrow, I'll be very happy for him. You can clearly sense how eager everyone is to play, and that's the positive energy our team needs.

Good evening Jonas. You mentioned your playing time earlier and have made several appearances for Bayern Munich. In this context, what do you think of the view that "a club's second-choice goalkeeper cannot be Germany's number-one keeper"?

Yes, being called Bayern's second-choice goalkeeper, I see it as a compliment and recognition. For me, the key is to perform at my best every single day, whether in training or when I get a chance to play. So the label of "number one" for the national team isn't something I'm concerned about or worry over. I'm focused entirely on pushing my own limits every day, and everything else will become clear in time.

That's why I've always had the club's trust in Munich, and tomorrow I have the national team's trust as well. I'm very excited and looking forward to making my national team debut. Everything else is about the future. Besides, everyone knows me—I'm someone who focuses on the "present." That's my philosophy.

Hello Jonas. You just mentioned the importance of harmony within the goalkeeper group. Over the past week, you've worked extensively and intensively with Vandervoort, and there are rumors he may join Bayern Munich. Has this been a topic of conversation between you two? Also, what would be your personal view if a national team teammate joined Bayern Munich in the summer transfer window?

Generally speaking, I live in the present, so I don't think about hypothetical scenarios regarding Bayern Munich. Right now I'm with the German national team, and we have many tasks and objectives to accomplish here. So I haven't thought about that yet, and unfortunately I may not be able to make a substantive comment on the matter.

Hello Urbig. When you played for Greuther Fürth and Cologne, your team typically faced more shots, and you could find rhythm through frequent saves. However, at Bayern Munich, in most matches the goal is only threatened occasionally. How has your playing style evolved over the years, and how have you adapted?

That's an excellent question, because for a goalkeeper, technique and playing style have changed quite a bit. At Bayern Munich, the situation is often such that the goal might face its first shot of the entire match in the 89th minute. From that perspective, the biggest change is that you need to focus much more on the mental and tactical challenges. The essence is that you must stay alert and attentive at all times to ensure you're fully ready for those critical moments.

I think I've done quite well at Bayern Munich so far. Of course, this required some adaptation and adjustment, because as you mentioned, that wasn't always the case at my previous clubs. But yes, it's certainly a unique and distinctive experience.

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