"A bit unsure and unfocused on the ball" – Nagelsmann on Schlotterbeck's performance against Switzerland
"A bit unsure and unfocused on the ball" – Nagelsmann on Schlotterbeck's performance against Switzerland Nico Schlotterbeck has faced criticism for his performance in Germany’s 4–3 win over Switzerland after making a few uncharacteristic errors on the ball, particularly in the first half. Addressing the BVB centre-back’s performance in an interview on the DFB website, Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann acknowledged the mistakes, but also praised how Schlotterbeck recovered to up his game. “He was a bit unsure and unfocused on the ball in a few situations.
He played a part in the sequence that led to the 0-1 for the opposition, but that’s behind us,” Nagelsmann said. “I want the boys to try things and be brave – he won’t get a telling-off. He recovered well and defended very hard, holding his own brilliantly against the physically strong Swiss players.
” Schlotterbeck will be hoping to start again when Germany face Ghana in another friendly on Monday.