""It wasn't just disappointing, it was a lifeless performance," lamented DFB director Rudi Völler after Germany's stunning 2-0 loss to Slovakia. After all the anticipation, all the momentum coming out of EURO 2024, and all the talk about World Cup trophy goals...Julian Nagelsmann's Germany side came out flat. The easy favorites in Group A of World Cup qualifying are now in e very-game-is-a-knockout territory. How did it happen?"
"This is a Germany team missing several of its key players - notably, Bayern sensation Jamal Musiala, who can make magic out of any situation seemingly on his own, and Arsenal forward Kai Havertz, whose all-for-the-team work at the number nine is consistently underappreciated, except by all of his managers. Big losses, no doubt, but it's not as if the German talent pool is empty."
Germany suffered a 2-0 defeat to Slovakia, producing a lifeless, uninspiring performance that left the team in precarious World Cup qualifying position. Key players such as Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz were absent, while Leroy Sané was omitted after his move to the Turkish Süper Lig. Julian Nagelsmann fielded veterans like Leon Goretzka and Serge Gnabry and adjusted the Bayern spine by moving Joshua Kimmich to midfield and starting Jonathan Tah in defense. Aleksandar Pavlović faced limited opportunities and extra training away from the squad. The talent pool remains present, but selection choices and flat execution undermined results.
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