Overview

• Slovakia, ranked 52nd by FIFA, won through David Hancko’s 42nd-minute strike after a midfield turnover and David Strelec’s 55th-minute solo finish.
• Nagelsmann said the hosts were "miles" ahead emotionally and hinted at picking less gifted players who "give everything" if intensity does not improve.
• Captain Joshua Kimmich warned qualification is in jeopardy if displays like this continue, while Jonathan Tah said Germany were poor "in all phases."
• Germany reshuffled up front after Niclas Fuellkrug’s late calf withdrawal as Nick Woltemade started, and debutant Nnamdi Collins was substituted at halftime.
• Germany host Northern Ireland in Cologne on Sunday, with Nagelsmann saying they must win their remaining five games to avoid the playoffs.