Germany's players have processed their shock after their World Cup opening defeat to Japan and despite bad tournament statistics in recent years, they are determined to find their feet against Spain on Sunday
Kai Havertz of Germany in action at the Fifa World Cup. Photo: Marvin Ibo Guengoer - GES Sportfoto/Getty ImagesHavertz added:
I can understand the negativity of fans and media. We know we face criticism and not everyone is behind us. But the past is the past... and it is a big game on Sunday. While the discussion before the tournament had focused on whether coach Hansi Flick would deploy a natural centre forward, Germany's overall weak second-half performance against Japan, where several players underperformed, was the main talking point.
"It was a dumb first game and now we are here with a bitter feeling. Now, we are in a bad moment and that can switch quite quickly. If we win the game on Sunday, it will be the turnaround for us."
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