Völler furious with Germany’s attitude in loss to Slovakia: “That was a lifeless performance”

Germany’s director of professional football did not hold back in an interview with ARD after the loss.

“That was not only disappointing. That was a lifeless performance,” Völler said.

“If we don’t manage, like at the clubs, to go into every duel with 100 percent commitment – wanting to win every single one – then we’re in for a harsh reality check.”

He stressed that this mentality – the will to win every battle for the ball – has traditionally been “the secret of our German national team.”

Germany continue their World Cup qualifying campaign against Northern Ireland on Sunday.