Julian Nagelsmann has admitted Germany are no longer a first-class team after another early World Cup exit. He confirmed he wants to stay on as head coach despite the penalty shootout defeat to Paraguay.
The German manager spoke candidly about the team's decline from past glories, noting that recent results have shown they no longer belong among the elite sides. Despite the disappointment of exiting the tournament at this stage, Nagelsmann stressed his commitment to the role and his belief that he can guide the side back to a higher level. He pointed to the need for greater consistency and improvement in key areas if the team is to compete with the world's best again. The comments come as discussions continue about the future direction of the national side.
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