"You can always talk about quality or system, but today it wasn't about that. It was about other factors, and that shouldn't happen to us. We saw today that even if the opponent supposedly has less quality than you, you can still lose if you don't bring the right attitude to the pitch."
"We're all aware that today was very bad. We have two days now, everyone should take a look at themselves and think. I'm convinced we'll show a reaction and a completely different attitude in the next game"
Germany suffered a 2-0 defeat to Slovakia in European qualifiers, with captain Joshua Kimmich admitting team blunders and blaming attitude over quality or system. Slovakia, ranked 52nd, overcame ninth-ranked Germany by showing fight and initiative. The defeat highlights how spirited underdogs can upset higher-ranked teams when commitment and attitude are lacking. Kimmich urged two days of self-reflection and promised a different attitude in the next game. Concerns remain about whether an attitude shift alone can overcome questionable tactical choices under Julian Nagelsmann and deeper problems within the squad.
Read at Bavarian Football Works
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