SPORT1 reported that after Germany's 1-2 defeat to Ecuador, Kimmich acknowledged that the opponent's desire to win was stronger than Germany's. SPORT1 expert Stefan Effenberg therefore demanded that the German captain take charge and assume his responsibilities.

Effenberg said in a one-on-one conversation: "So please, take the lead! You are the captain, you must fight. You must set an example and tell your teammates to do the same."
Effenberg Speaks Frankly to Kimmich
After the defeat in the final group match, Kimmich said: "What bothers me most is the feeling that the opponent wanted to win more than we did. No matter the circumstances, the opponent was more active and more determined to win, and that was stronger than us."
Effenberg immediately replied to Kimmich: "Yes, but the problem starts with you."
2026 FIFA World Cup: Nagelsmann Defends Team
Shortly after the match, Germany's coach Julian Nagelsmann defended the team's winning mentality.
Nagelsmann countered in an interview with ARD after the match: "Ecuador wanted to win more than us? Nonsense. Didn't these guys give everything today?" he added with a rhetorical question.
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