** ```html

Germany lost to Paraguay in a penalty shootout in the World Cup Round of 16, and Müller gave an interview after the match.

What was the problem with this team?

First, everyone is very disappointed. Of course, we didn't just want to win the penalty shootout. We wanted to win the match during regular time, but we failed to do so. It's normal that everyone leaves with their head down and goes back to the locker room after a match like this. We expected more, and to be honest, we could have performed better today. But unfortunately, we were eliminated.

Of course, we can discuss the referee, we can talk about the 2-1 goal. We can say all of that. But ultimately, shouldn't we admit that this team's performance simply wasn't good enough?

We lost. That's a fact. We secured first place in the group stage early on, but we didn't talk about everything as perfectly before that either. The team really had confidence and good team spirit and mentality, and that was true today as well. Everyone fought with all their might.

The penalty shootout didn't meet the consistent standard that Germany has maintained for decades. But these things happen, and nobody intentionally does it. The team fought until the very last moment, until all their energy was spent. The problem isn't that they didn't try. It's really painful and very difficult. As I said, I don't have much to say right now either, but that's the situation.

Coach Julian Nagelsmann recently mentioned that the German national team has faced similar situations repeatedly in recent FIFA World Cups. He believes this is a fundamental problem with German football that needs to change as soon as possible. Do you agree with this assessment?

What I mean is, in 2018 and 2022 we were eliminated in the group stage twice. This time, at least we passed through the group stage and played one more match. In the end, we finished first in our group and weren't eliminated in the group stage. Of course, looking at the overall picture, this result still isn't good enough. Looking at the last three FIFA World Cups, for a football powerhouse like Germany, this is difficult to accept, and that should be clear.

What I can tell you is—and you know this as well—I've been here for the past few weeks, and I know my relationship with coach Julian Nagelsmann. I don't always want to give the impression of protecting him, like I'm his "bodyguard," because I still think he's the best coach.

These words need to be said precisely during difficult times. It's easy to say these things when the team is on a winning streak. Anyone can do that. I still think it's highly likely that he's the right person to continue leading the team. Of course, I'm not the entire German Football Association. This isn't a decision I can make alone. But from my personal perspective, I still think Julian is the right man for the job. I know he's a fighter too. I've already spoken with him, and even after such a bitter defeat, he adapted quickly and still wants to lead the team and fight.

But I think now we need to sit down and have a good conversation. Within the next month or two, we will definitely communicate again to clarify these issues. I've expressed my opinion on Julian several times this week. I still think he's the right person for this position. As I said, I understand that after an elimination like this, many people may find it difficult to understand, because usually people only want to say these things when they've been successful. But I still think he's the best coach, and we'll see how things develop from here.

If the coaching situation is discussed next, I have one more question: if there were a vote, would you support him?

Yes. Of course, I also want to emphasize that I don't represent the entire German Football Association. I'm just one member. I think everyone has made it clear over the past few weeks where I stand on these issues. But now we still need to handle things carefully. It's only been a few hours since the elimination. We need to review first and then decide what to do next. That's all I can say right now. I don't want to say anything more. But everyone knows my opinion on the national team coach.

One last question: Havertz said the German national team is now just a second-rate team. Kimmich and Neuer mentioned this as well, because the results simply haven't been good. What do you think about this statement and Germany's current position in world football?

Whether we're "second-rate" or not, I can't judge the accuracy of that statement right now. But the fact is, we lost to a team we could normally beat, and I'm very clear about that. You know me, and I'm not someone who usually blames the referee. The score should actually have been 2-1 in our favor, but we also conceded a goal in the group stage that should have been disallowed. Today we were a bit unlucky with the referee and VAR. But ultimately, we didn't succeed and we were still eliminated. Now we need to first calm down, get enough rest, and the rest I've already said.

``` --- **Key corrections made:** - "뵐러" → Müller (proper spelling) - "파라과이" → Paraguay (correct country) - Clarified temporal references ("지난 며칠 몇 주" → "past few weeks") - Fixed awkward phrasing ("보디가드처럼 보이는 인상" → more natural "bodyguard") - Corrected logic flow in penalty/VAR discussion - Removed redundancies and tightened phrasing throughout

AI 번역.

AF PC사이트가 오픈했습니다! 컴퓨터에서 전체 뉴스, 댓글, 경기 상세 정보와 데이터를 확인하세요. 방문하기: www.allfootballapp.com