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German National Team Faces Pressure Ahead of Crucial Match Against Northern Ireland
The German national football team finds itself in a challenging position following a 0:2 defeat in Bratislava against Slovakia in their first game of the World Cup qualifiers. Captain Joshua Kimmich expressed his concerns, stating the team is in a dire situation.
Kimmich, a 30-year-old professional at Bayern Munich and the team's captain, was critical of the team's performance, highlighting a lack of "emotion" and "greed" during the game. His sentiments were echoed by goalkeeper Oliver Baumann, who addressed the shortcomings of the team's display against Slovakia.
The team has only six games left in Group A of the World Cup qualifiers, and the upcoming game against Northern Ireland on Sunday (20:45 CET/RTL) in Cologne is considered extremely important. The pressure is mounting, and Kimmich believes the team must show a reaction due to the pressure situation and what's at stake.
Baumann urges the team to stand together, rather than tearing each other apart internally. He considers the poor performance to be a "wake-up call" for the team. Kimmich's criticism also applies to the team's performance in the last game of the final round of the Nations League.
Manuel Neuer, the goalkeeper for the German national team at the last two World Cups, is determined to break the negative trend and improve his performance for the 2026 World Cup in the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Kimmich, who has participated in two World Cups previously, both of which ended in the group stage, shares this ambition.
The team's performance on the pitch for 90 minutes must not repeat the issues of lack of sharpness, aggression, greed, and support for each other. Kimmich is determined to improve his World Cup record and is hoping for a better outcome in 2026.
Baumann encourages the team to learn from their mistakes and to use the game against Northern Ireland as an opportunity to demonstrate their improvement. The team's future in the World Cup qualifiers hangs in the balance, and they will need to rise to the occasion to secure their place in the tournament.
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