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Criticism focused on the nation's football team as a whole

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2025 September 15 . 10:07 PM

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Criticism targeted at the nation's football squad

Criticism focused on the nation's football team as a whole

Germany's World Cup Qualifiers campaign saw a mix of impressive displays and moments of uncertainty. Here's a breakdown of some key performances:

Kimmich played a pivotal role in the midfield, distributing many opening passes and showcasing his leadership qualities. His performance will be crucial for Germany's World Cup campaign.

Raum's assist for the 2:1 goal was a highlight, but his offside goal in injury time of the first half was a setback.

Goretzka was warmly welcomed by fans upon his substitution and shifted to a more defensive role. This change seemed to suit him well, as he played more solidly.

Beier was a 'super sub', scoring the winner after Füllkrug's exit and being involved in several offensive actions in the final phase.

Leweling impressed on the right wing, potentially securing a spot as Nagelsmann's preferred player in that position.

Wirtz showed flashes of brilliance, particularly with some nice dribbles, but his overall performance was not as magical as expected. The exception was his great free-kick goal that made it 3:1.

Anton was moved to central defence but struggled for stability during the Qualifiers. Koch started well but could not maintain his good form from June with the DFB team, letting too much slip during the Qualifiers.

Gnabry scored his first DFB goal in two and a half years, but his performance was not consistent. He let Price run past him at the equalizer and was ineffective afterwards.

Rüdiger made several mistakes and had poor positioning, resulting in his suspension.

Woltemade's integration into the game improved, but penetration and effectiveness were still lacking. Groß initially brought calm and order to the game but made mistakes later.

Amiri brought momentum after his substitution and celebrated his debut goal euphorically.

Baumann did not hear instructions from his teammates for a long time during the Qualifiers, which could be a concern moving forward.

Overall, Germany's World Cup Qualifiers campaign provided a mix of promising performances and areas for improvement. The team will need to address these issues to secure a strong showing at the World Cup.