Overview

• David Hancko scored on 42 minutes and David Strelec on 55 to sink Germany in Bratislava.
• The result was Germany’s first away defeat in a World Cup qualifier and their third loss in a row against a side ranked 52nd.
• Coach Julian Nagelsmann said his team lacked “emotion” and suggested picking less gifted but hungrier players.
• Jonathan Tah called Germany inferior “in all phases,” and captain Joshua Kimmich warned performances like this could cost qualification.
• With Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz out, a late injury to Niclas Füllkrug forced Nick Woltemade to start, debutant Nnamdi Collins was withdrawn at half-time, and Germany now host Northern Ireland with Nagelsmann saying they may need to win their remaining five games to avoid the playoffs.