Given the state of punditry these days, the German national team is probably better off not reading the papers or listening to the talking heads.
With a Round of 32 games vs. Paraguay ahead, Kai Havertz said that team will rally around each other.
“We are fully convinced we can win (Monday). When you are in a major tournament, people talk. I don’t care what people say. We are focused on ourselves. I don’t really care what people say. It takes a bit of time because everyone comes from their clubs to the national team and you have to get used to your teammates,” Havertz said (as captured by @iMiaSanMia). “This will be my first knockout match in a World Cup. we’re hungry to win – it’s going to be a good match. In general, I like these big occasions and I feel comfortable in this context, and I hope to keep going. For that, you have to work hard and believe in yourself.”
“We players have a close relationship and we want to be able to bring out our best. I think we’ve known each other for a long time and I don’t think we need to get to know each other any better, but sometimes you need a bit of time to gel because you get used to playing with your club teammates, but I’m sure we can do very well (Monday).”
An “us against the world” mentality might be just what this team needs to carry through to another round.
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