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BOSTON, Massachusetts: Although Germany had already qualified top of Group E, their 2‑1 defeat to Ecuador on Thursday serves as a stark reminder of the challenges awaiting the four‑time champions in the upcoming knockout stage.
After 12 years the Germans advanced from the group phase, yet defensive lapses were evident throughout, even for the 40‑year‑old goalkeeper Manuel Neuer.
Errors were made across the pitch and must be corrected before the round‑of‑32 clash in Boston on Monday, when the opponent is yet to be determined. Midfielder Jamal Musiala emphasized, “We have to learn from this defeat and prepare ourselves for the important phase of this tournament. We can no longer afford to make mistakes like we did and we have to win the next game.” Musiala, who struggled with creativity and speed, is still recovering from a leg injury sustained a year ago.
Coach Julian Nagelsmann is set to retain Musiala in the squad, keen to give him playing time, while holding midfielder Aleksandar Pavlovic’s starting place is uncertain after his weakest performance of the tournament. Germany’s defence faces an emergency situation, having conceded at least one goal in each of their last three World Cup matches, and starting centre‑back Nico Schlotterbeck is ruled out with an ankle injury. Captain Joshua Kimmich warned, “We keep inviting the opposition in with turnovers, effectively making them stronger. Fortunately, nothing is lost yet. But it’s clear we can’t afford another defeat. We can’t keep conceding one or two goals every game. We have to minimize our turnover rate. Then we can beat anyone.”
Despite the criticism at home, Nagelsmann maintains that the defeat does not spell disaster and urges patience. “We need more patience and not to leave our positions so much. We trust all the players in the squad,” he said. “We don’t have to see everything bad now. The key is to have more patience and we will now go to Boston on Monday to win.”
