Undav Blasts Germany After 2-1 Ecuador Loss as World Cup Flaws Persist
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 26
Undav Blasts Germany After 2-1 Ecuador Loss as World Cup Flaws Persist
3 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · Jun 26
Summary
Deniz Undav said Ecuador were "more aggressive and sharper" after Germany's 2-1 defeat, adding his side lacked directness, created too few chances and must improve quickly before Monday's next match.
That assessment echoed coach Julian Nagelsmann's criticism of Germany's "freestyle" play, with the team losing structure and giving the ball away too often after taking an early 1-0 lead.
The loss exposed problems that Germany cannot dismiss despite advancing as group winners from a section with Curaçao, Ivory Coast and Ecuador, opponents they were widely expected to handle.