After Germany's 1-2 defeat to Ecuador, Joshua Kimmich suggested that the opposing team showed greater desire to win than the German squad. Stefan Effenberg, a commentator for SPORT1, strongly disagreed, arguing that Kimmich, as Germany's captain, bears responsibility for setting the tone.

Effenberg was blunt in his response: "Then you need to step up and lead! You're the captain—you should be the first to engage in the battle, charging ahead at the front. You need to set the example and tell your teammates they must do the same."

Following Germany's loss in the group stage's final match, Kimmich had said: "What frustrated me most was the impression that the opposition wanted it more than we did. Regardless of the match situation, they played more aggressively than us and showed greater desire to win."

Effenberg's response was unsparing: "That may be true, but that starts with you."


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