Germany committed 'tactical suicide' vs Ecuador, says Nagelsmann
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann said his side, who had already qualified for the last 32 of the World Cup, had committed "tactical suicide" after Ecuador came from behind to win 2-1..
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Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann described his team's 2-1 loss to Ecuador in the World Cup as "tactical suicide" after Ecuador came from behind to secure a crucial win.
- Germany, already qualified for the last 32, conceded two goals after taking an early lead.
- Key players involved include Germany's Leroy Sane and Ecuador's Nilson Angulo and Gonzalo Plata.
- Captain Joshua Kimmich acknowledged that Ecuador was the more determined side, especially in the second half.
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