""We did not have a perfect day [against Slovakia]. No one had," Nagelsmann said. "To be frightened is not a good thing. I will try my best to win. I am not afraid. I think we will do a better job than on Thursday. "We will try to be the best competitors possible and win our home game, which is very important for us and the fans in the stands. It is such an important game for us.""
"Germany began their Group A campaign on Thursday, but were stunned by their hosts, as goals from David Hancko and David Strelec settled the match. Following their defeats in the Nations League semi-finals and third-place play-off in June, Germany have now lost three successive competitive games for the first time as a unified nation. It was also just their second ever World Cup qualifying defeat by more than one goal - the other was a 5-1 victory for England in September 2001."
Germany lost 2-0 to Slovakia in their Group A World Cup qualifying opener, with goals from David Hancko and David Strelec. The defeat completed a run of three successive competitive losses and was only the second World Cup qualifying defeat by more than one goal in history. Germany sit bottom of Group A with Northern Ireland next at home in Cologne. Germany recorded 14 shots (1.7 xG) to Slovakia's eight (1.3 xG) but failed to score. The manager named a strong line-up, held internal discussions with players and plans personnel changes to seek a first qualifying win at home.
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