National team: Test match against Turkey: The DFB team in individual criticism

he German national soccer team suffered a bitter defeat on national coach Julian Nagelsmann’s home debut.

The 2:3 (1:2) against Turkey in the Berlin Olympic Stadium, which was sold out with 72,592 spectators, was a bitter dampener in the mood seven months before the home European Championship kicked off.

The DFB team in individual criticism:

Trapp: Ter Stegen’s substitute had to save for the first time in the 17th minute, often involved in the build-up to the game. Powerless when the first goals were conceded, but still there when the penalty was awarded.

Henrichs: Initially played a key role in the opening goal with a good pass to Sané (5th). When the first goal was conceded, there was no coordination with the Bayern professional.

Tah: Initially more solid as an organizer than his neighbor Rüdiger. Overall, part of the often overwhelmed defense.

Rüdiger: At the beginning with uncertainty, then won his duels. But he couldn’t give his back four any security.

Kimmich: Hardly any accents in the game structure, the interaction with Gündogan is often too static. So not an indispensable six, out with 20 minutes to go.

Gündogan: Booed by the Turkish fans, the captain cleared the ball in his own penalty area in the 32nd minute. Rarely involved offensively at first, but increased in the final phase.

Sané: Equally the goal preparer (5th) and initiator of many attacks on his right side – but partly to blame for the first goal conceded (38th).

Brandt: With a few good approaches, he often got the ball. A little more courageous in the second half. Missed a great chance to equalize (74′). Out ten minutes before the end.

Wirtz: As one of many creatives, deprived of his Leverkusen strengths, but with a strong solo run before the 2-2 (49th). Substituted before the final phase (71′).

Havertz: Defensively required as a left-back, so with a lot of kilometers. Offensive equal goalscorer (5th). Caused the hand penalty to make it 2:3 (70.)

Füllkrug: Hardly found a connection to the Nagelsmann system, but then he was where he needed to be: tenth goal in the twelfth game (48th).

Goretzka: Took on the Kimmich role alongside Gündogan in the final phase. Without action forward.

Gnabry: Should make the German game quicker in the last 20 minutes. Couldn’t use his pace. Missed the chance to make it 3-3 (86th).

Ducksch: As a joker and debutant for the final phase of the game (81st). Left with no chance to score.