“We struggled brutally”
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Goretzka saves Germany – the tremendous game against Hungary in the video
With a lot of dizziness and thanks to three substitutes, Germany made it to the round of 16 against Hungary. Until shortly before the end there was little to speak for the national team – until Goretzka redeemed Germany. All the highlights in the video.
While Joshua Kimmich chooses clear words, Leon Goretzka talks about the moments before his substitution. National coach Löw rates the draw against Hungary surprisingly positive. Read the reactions to the German round of 16 here.
Nafter a long trembling, redemption followed. Leon Goretzka saved the national team from the next big tournament shock in the thunderstorm in Munich and Joachim Löw secured at least one more game as national coach.
After the difficult 2: 2 (0: 1) by Munich’s equalizer against Hungary, the long terrifyingly helpless DFB team, almost duped by the outsider, is still in the second round of the European Championship. Joshua Kimmich was even voted Player of the Game.
Löw then spoke at the press conference of “one of the most difficult games” and certified his team’s strong, combative performance.
After the game, Joachim Löw especially praised Leon Goretzka, who shot Germany into the round of 16
Joachim Löw: “It was clear that there weren’t as many spaces as there were against Portugal. If you fall behind twice, it becomes immensely more difficult. The team showed an extremely good mentality and morale. We made mistakes, but the attitude was great, I liked the team’s fighting power. “
About the game against England: “We made a few mistakes, that shouldn’t happen to us in the next games. It was clear that one would encounter great resistance in the group from time to time. We’re going to England second. This preliminary round is now ticked, now it’s about: all or nothing. “
About Leroy Sané: “There were hardly any free spaces, not for either of the outside players. Leroy, like Robin Gosens on the other hand, did not come into the game as much as he did against Portugal. We had hoped that he could break through one-on-one. That didn’t work out that well. “
To his bills of exchange: “The changes with Müller and Goretzka in the half positions brought a breath of fresh air. Around the 80th minute we had to take full risk. After a six-week break, it wasn’t that easy for Leon. It is good if he takes the next step, the gate gives him a boost. Leon is an important player for us. He does things that are good for the team defensively and offensively. “
The other voices about the game:
Leon Goretzka: “I said to Thomas Müller on the bench: ‘Boy, we still have to work today and make a difference somehow.’ The fact that the ball then falls so happily at my feet is simply a lucky coincidence. “
…and further:
“We’re not fast enough, not awake enough working against the ball. Less than 15 seconds (after the equalization, editor’s note), that must never happen if you want to achieve something in the tournament. We do not have doubts, nor do we need to have doubts. The game was very, very difficult. “
Joshua Kimmich was chosen to play the game
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Joshua Kimmich: “We struggled extremely hard, we couldn’t get behind the chain, we had no depth, and we weren’t really good when we had possession. So the opponent repeatedly came up with dangerous counter-situations. “
… about the game against England at Wembley:
“Wembley: Yes, great, so there is hardly a better game. It remains to be seen whether that has to be in the round of 16. We have now seen three different games. I hope that we have finally made it to the tournament. “
Marco Rossi, national coach Hungary: “I can tell everyone that they have to play these three teams one day. That we get points there, we got two points – nobody would have believed me before. The boys achieved something that they will remember for many years and that they can be proud of. And our fans will see it the same way. “
Ex-national player Michael Ballack: “We made simple mistakes and made it difficult for ourselves. After this game we’re not much smarter than we were before the European Championship. Although it wasn’t a convincing performance, I think we’re favorites against England in the round of 16. The English suit us. We will definitely see a different German team there. “
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