Too much expert advice? This is how Nagelsmann responds

Too much expert advice? This is how Nagelsmann responds For the first time since the 2014 World Cup, when Germany became world champions, the DFB team is back in the knockout stage. Despite the 1-2 defeat against Ecuador, there was still plenty of criticism of the team’s style of play and attitude.  The national coach addressed this at the press conference in the early hours of Monday ahead of the game against Paraguay. "I don’t feel that I have any obligation as national coach to prove anything to others. We’re happy when all the fans support us. We’re also happy when the experts and critics say after the game, ‘It was good,’" said the 38-year-old, explaining that he only had an "obligation to prove something" to his players.  For him, the main thing in the round of 32 is to prepare in such a way that "we are able to play a good game." He said it was only about success and the team itself. "In football, it’s only about winning. If you win, everything is perfect. If you lose, everything is shit. So we have to win," the national coach made clear.  Nagelsmann was also asked what the criticism did to him personally: "I think it’s like it is for every person. You can answer that question yourself, and that says it all." The national coach was also asked about possible personnel changes. "There are tactical considerations to change something. But there are also considerations to leave everything as it is," he said, not wanting to show his hand. After all, it was also about "not making the opposing coach’s job easier than it has to be." They wanted to see "what the opponent offers us and what can help our game." Nathaniel Brown could return after his minor adductor problems. Whether there will be any further changes will be seen on Monday "on the match sheet."  This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇩🇪 here.