German football legend Lothar Matthäus strongly criticized the national team's performance after the match against Slovakia. He emphasized that the team's performance on the field was more frustrating than the 0-2 loss.
- Losing 0:2 might seem natural. But the most sad thing is the complete loss of the game. I wouldn't be surprised if the score became either 4:0 or 5:0. It's difficult to draw a positive conclusion about a team where the goalkeeper remains the best player," said Matthäus.
In his opinion, the German national team is also facing serious problems with planning and tactical changes.
- I didn't like any tactical experiment. I didn't understand at all how the team should play, what plans it should follow. "This situation is alarming," he added.
Matthäus specifically addressed the performance of some players.
- Clearly, the main focus was on Rüdiger and Wirtz. However, it's not right to blame them for one extremely bad game. Rüdiger's excessive enthusiasm can sometimes have a negative impact. But at this stage, Nagelsmann needs to rely not only on names, but also on players who can give the team the necessary psychological mood. For example, it is necessary to give an opportunity to guys like Anton, Andrich, or Schlotterbeck," he noted.
Thus, Matthäus emphasized that it's time for the German national team to draw serious conclusions. According to him, with such a game, it can be difficult to achieve a good result at the World Cup.
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