In a crucial Nations League encounter, Germany faced Portugal amidst a storm warning, marking Joshua Kimmich's 100th match for the national team. Kimmich assisted Germany's first goal early in the second half, yet the team faltered, ultimately losing 2-1 and squandering their chances to reach the final. Kimmich acknowledged the team's shortcomings, particularly the absence of key players due to injuries, and expressed the need for greater energy and performance. Despite the defeat, he believes the squad is more united than in recent times, though it has yet to recapture its former glory since the 2014 World Cup.
"We need to understand that if we are not at 100%, it's difficult against any opponent," said Kimmich after the match, referring to Germany missing key players such as Jamal Musiala and Antonio Rudiger due to injuries.
"Even after we went 1-0 up, it didn't appear to me like we wanted to reach the final," said Kimmich. "We need to be honest with ourselves, we were not active enough on the ball and also without it. We didn't bring the energy on the pitch and therefore we deserved to lose."
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