Germany also loses against France

Despite users in the Nations League

Germany also loses against France

After the end of Portugal in the semi -finals, Germany wanted to win the game for third place in the Nations League. But nothing came of it.

Germany has also lost the “Little Finale” in the Nations League. Against France, the DFB selection lost 0: 2 in Stuttgart. The German team did not lack opportunities, only the goal was missing. On the other hand, Kylian Mbappé was the decisive man twice. Once as an executor (45th minute) and once as a preparer (84th). Michael Olise only had to insert in the 2-0.

For the DFB selection, this is the second bitter damper within a few days. The team of national coach Julian Nagelsmann lost 1-2 against Portugal on Wednesday.

“We have to be more active and aggressive, that’s the key,” said Nagelsmann before the kick -off. What the national coach wanted, he received from his eleven, which was changed in four positions. Joy of playing and passion returned – which was missing: cold -ceiling and gunfire.

Inspired by magician Florian Wirtz and often from the depths with long balls from Pascal Groß, Germany won with the double top Nick Woltemade and Niclas Füllkrug Chance. But the precision was missing. Local hero Woltemade and the Dortmund Karim Adeyemi, which was brought up a lot of momentum at his pace, failed on France’s strong goalkeeper Mike Maignan. And Wirtz met the post (37th).

There was also VAR-Frust. After a long ball, Adeyemi fell over the falling Maignan in the penalty area. Referee Ivan Kruzliak pointed to the penalty point, but corrected himself after minutes of video review. The Slovak decided on Schwalbe from Adeyemi, who saw yellow (31st).

The German chance usurer took revenge against the rapidly folded French. After a cross of his real Madrid colleague Aurélien Tchouaméni, Mbappé moved in the captain’s duel Joshua Kimmich with a hook and hit the long corner. Marc-André Ter Stegen, who had previously kept twice very strongly, was still on the ball with his hand.

0: 1 for the break – the German players and fans felt like in a wrong film. Deniz Undav came for his club colleague Woltemade – and hit quickly. But the video assistant stepped in again. Fill mug robust use against Adrien Rabiot was rated as a foul. No 1: 1 whistle in the stadium.

There were no more tactical shackles on the pitch. The Germans ran, the French often countered the outnumbered against the exposed German defensive. However, they did not increase to 2: 0 for a long time. Ter Stegen kept splendid again, twice outstanding against Mbappé.

In the meantime, Nagelsmann also changed newcomers Tom Bischof. The Hoffenheimer, who changes to Bayern Munich, was allowed to introduce himself in midfield. However, there was no longer any reason for joy.