Embarrassment Following Germany's Defeat by Slovakia: 'Shameful Performance' - Disappointed responses to Germany's poor performance against Slovakia: "What a disgrace"
The German national football team is under immense pressure to perform in their upcoming games, as their qualification for the World Cup next summer hangs in the balance. This follows a disappointing 0-2 defeat against Slovakia, marking the first time a DFB team has lost a World Cup qualifier away.
The match against Slovakia was a cry for help, indicating a need for change in playing style, tactics, personnel, and attitude. The team's performance was criticised heavily by the press, with "Kicker" describing it as a debacle and "Süddeutsche Zeitung" stating that they haven't defended this badly in a long time.
Julian Nagelsmann, Bundestrainer, admitted that the opponent was superior in emotionality from the first to the last minute. Joshua Kimmich, a key player for the team, also acknowledged the disappointing performance, attributing it to a lack of hunger, grit, and aggression.
Rudi Voeller, DFB-Sportdirektor, described the performance as lifeless and continuing a disappointing trend against better opponents. Nagelsmann himself believes that the national team may need to rely less on quality and more on players who give everything.
The team's recent struggles are evident in their record, having lost three games in a row and won only one of the last six games. In an attempt to inject some passion and communication into the team, Nagelsmann has focused on the emotional midfielder Robert Andrich, who might play next to Joshua Kimmich in central midfield.
The pressure on Nagelsmann to turn things around is immense, as the press warns him not to squander the euphoria he built with the team at the start of his tenure. Joshua Kimmich expects a reaction from the team in the upcoming games against Northern Ireland, to avoid further losses and secure qualification for the World Cup.
Despite the team's recent struggles, Nagelsmann remains optimistic, clinging to the goal of becoming world champions next year. However, with the qualification for the tournament now at risk, it's clear that significant changes are needed if Germany is to achieve this goal.
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