Germany’s 2-0 loss to France sees them close off the international break with two losses as they fail to finish on the podium in the latest iteration of the Nations League. Head coach Julian Nagelsmann talked about the team’s improvement following the semi-final loss to Portugal and what is in store for the national team in the upcoming games.
”I saw much more of our team today than on Wednesday,” Nagelsmann said after the match in comments captured by @iMiaSanMia. “In the end, you have to win against a top team when you create so many chances. We played very attractively and created many chances.
“But part of football is also taking advantage of those chances. Both results are bitter, but today’s game was much better than on Wednesday. If we perform like we did today in the [World Cup] qualifiers, then we have to qualify. But we can’t slow down a step; we have to be aggressive and take advantage of every game.”
The team created plenty of chances, but Nagelsmann will need to work with the squad to ensure the chances turn into goals. Attractive football is great, but only when you win.
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