Sunday (10th) early morning international warm-up match appeared amazing results, Japan as guests to 4-1 victory over Germany, after the last year's World Cup group stage, once again beat this European powerhouse, after the game German players stayed in the sun, do not dare to believe that will be suffered a humiliating defeat. According to "Transfer Authority" reporter Fabrizio Romano, Germany's team leader Felix is facing a crisis again and it is doubtful whether he will be able to lead the team to play in the final week of next year's UEFA Europa League.
As the host of the final week of the European Cup next year, Germany does not need to play in the qualifying rounds, so they took advantage of the international break to play against Japan, seemingly to avenge their defeat in the World Cup, but they suffered an even bigger defeat. Germany lost their lead in the first 11 minutes of the match, when Japanese wingman Junya Ito scored from a narrow angle. Although Lilezini scored a quick goal to equalize for Germany, it was Japan's showtime after that, when Junya Ito crossed from the right and Eisei Ueda scored to make it 2-1.
Germany's failure to draw was compounded by a complete collapse before the end of the match, as two Japanese reserves, Takuma Asano and Bea Tanaka, both assisted by Kenny Kubo, broke through the goal. Germany suffered their biggest defeat in the last three years since November 2020, when they lost to Spain in the UEFA Europa League. The players were despondent, with captain Gundogan almost in tears.
After the match, Germany's manager Felix insisted that his team did not play well: "I think we did very well, I'm still the best choice for the team leader". Since August 2021, Germany's performance has been disappointing, including a group stage exit in the World Cup last year, and only 1 draw and 4 losses in the last 5 warm-up matches. No wonder Romano pointed out that Felix is in a crisis of being sacked, and asked the netizens who will be the next manager.
