Nagelsmann: Congratulations to Spain, and this is what I told the players

German national team coach Julian Nagelsmann appeared in press statements after being eliminated from the European Nations Cup quarter-finals by losing to Spain by two goals to one.

The coach said: “Congratulations to Spain.” To reach the semi-finals, the match was very open in the first half. We were better in the second half, and from the 60th minute we were clearly the better team. The equalizer was deserved. We conceded the second goal at the last opportunity, and unfortunately we were not able to practice it Enough pressure on the wing.”

He added: “I told the players that they do not deserve to leave the competition. We all miss our families, but none of us wanted to leave from the beginning The last six weeks, the atmosphere in the group was very good, and it can be said that we gave everything to win this match.”

He stressed: “Every player, whether Starting or on the bench, he did everything he could to win the match.

He concluded regarding Toni Kroos’ retirement: “It is impossible to overestimate Toni’s career. Professionalism is perhaps unique for a German player. He's definitely one of the biggest players in Germany. Everyone knows about his success but not everyone knows about his personality. He spoke to the team that it is a very difficult moment for him on a personal level, as he always sees himself as part of this group.