Overview
- Leroy Sané led the demolition with two goals and an assist as Nick Woltemade, Serge Gnabry, Ridle Baku and debutant Assan Ouédraogo completed the scoring in Leipzig.
- The win eases immediate pressure on the DFB side and opens a four‑month stretch for scouting, role clarity and fitness checks ahead of March friendlies.
- Nagelsmann and players acknowledged lingering inconsistency after a labored victory in Luxembourg days earlier, underscoring unresolved tactical and personnel questions.
- Key regulars Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz, Antonio Rüdiger and Marc‑André ter Stegen were out injured and are being monitored for returns as plans firm up.
- International outlets lauded the performance and direct qualification, while Germany’s U17s exited their World Cup 0:1 to Burkina Faso, prompting blunt criticism from coach Marc‑Patrick Meister.