Germany's Coach Joachim Loew reacts after the UEFA Nations League Group 4 football match of Germany vs Ukraine on Nov 14, 2020 at the Red Bull Arena stadium in Leipzig, eastern Germany. (PHOTO / AFP)

BERLIN - Ahead of the Nations League match against Spain, unexpected opportunities have come the way of German coach Joachim Loew to spark a fundamental turn-around.

Quicker than expected, the 60-year-old's team seems to find its way back to stability.

While infection numbers in Europe are rising and football is facing a debate about playing international competitions in times of the COVID-19 pandemic, the struggling 2014 World Cup winner is making striking progress.

Following an all-time low after the disastrous early exit at the 2018 World Cup and a complex rejuvenation process, only minor German defensive problems seem to remain.

After narrowly having avoided relegation in last year's Nations League, doors have opened for the Germans to win their group by drawing in Spain this Tuesday evening

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After narrowly having avoided relegation in last year's Nations League, doors have opened for the Germans to win their group by drawing in Spain this Tuesday evening.

The trio of emerging stars like Timo Werner, Serge Gnabry, and Leroy Sane is lifting the four-time world champions to a top-class level.

In midfield, players like Leon Goretzka, Ilkay Guendogan, Joshua Kimmich, Kai Havertz, and Toni Kroos have led to what the German media calls a "luxury problem".

Germany's new generation seems to be delivering the required speed that was lacking for such a long time.

Loew finds himself in the nice position of being able to count on a well-oiled axis starting with goalie Manuel Neuer, central defender Niklas Suele, various midfielders, and Chelsea striker Werner.

Maybe more importantly, new optimism is growing as a new positive mood seems to have developed with the squad and staff.

The German coach's strategy to shut off his squad from outside influence and provide convincing guidelines for his youngsters seems to be working.

Players of the new generation seem to be paying back their coach's trust.

The German team, well-known for its defensive solidity, seems to have turned into a force with new properties.

Having announced the end of the experimental phase, Loew seems to be aware, from now on, the main target is to develop automatic processes.

The coach's statement that the race for a place in his squad for next year's Euro squad is open might have triggered additional motivation aside from the new generation having proved their determination to take responsibility.

Despite harsh critics, Loew has stuck to his restructuring plans, which now seems to indicate he is well in control of the situation.

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Coming away with a draw or even a victory from Spain is designed to enforce the latest upswing.

Loew is fighting to get his last demanding task done as national coach, such as finishing the transformation of the successful but old 2014 side.

The German coach has been put under pressure by Oliver Bierhoff. The national team director increased the load on the coach's shoulders by saying Loew can count on full support only until next year's continental tournament.

Bierhoff's message couldn't have been more straightforward: If Loew is willing to fulfil his contract and take the helm of the German side at the 2022 World Cup, the former striker must deliver.

It seems things don't look too bad for the courageous coach.