Announcement from the Captain: No World Cup this time around - Navigation failure predicted; captain's pessimistic outlook.
In a candid assessment, Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich, the German national team's captain, has highlighted the team's ongoing struggles, extending beyond tactics and systems. Kimmich, a 30-year-old midfielder, stressed the need for the team to bring the right attitude onto the pitch for 90 minutes.
The team's recent performance has been less than impressive. After a 0:2 defeat in Bratislava against Slovakia, Kimmich stated that the team needs to show a reaction in their upcoming game against Northern Ireland, which is expected to take place on Sunday in Cologne at 20:45 CET and will be broadcast on RTL.
Oliver Baumann, another team member and a 35-year-old goalkeeper, has also addressed the shortcomings. He criticized the lack of "emotion" and missed "greed" in the team's previous games, including against Slovakia, which Baumann considered a "wake-up call" for the team.
Kimmich echoed similar sentiments, criticizing the team's attitude in their previous games, stating they lacked sharpness, aggression, and teamwork. He wants to improve his World Cup record in 2026 in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, having participated in two World Cups but yet to advance from the group stage.
The team's last place at the Nations League final round also saw problems with attitude and performance. Ahead of the crucial World Cup qualifier, the team finds itself in a difficult situation to qualify for the tournament. Kimmich called for unity within the team after the poor start in the qualifiers, emphasizing the importance of sticking together for the upcoming game.
However, no specific German national team players have publicly expressed concern or pointed to a potential attitude problem regarding the 2026 World Cup qualifiers in the USA, Canada, and Mexico based on the available search results.
Despite the pressure, the team's upcoming game against Northern Ireland in Group A is expected to be noticeably affected by the pressure situation. Fans will be eagerly waiting to see if the team can turn their fortunes around and secure a much-needed victory.
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