A dejected-looking Kai Havertz has acknowledged that Germany’s disappointing World Cup elimination felt like a “horror movie.”
Hansi Flick’s team overcame a deficit to upset Costa Rica 4-2 with the Chelsea forward scoring twice after being brought in as a substitute in the second half.
However, Japan’s unexpected victory over Spain rendered Germany’s triumph meaningless.
La Roja advanced to the knockout stages as a result of their significantly better goal difference.
The controversial nature of Japan’s winning goal did little to improve Havertz’s mood with the image of the glum looking 23-year-old going viral after he was forced to accept his man of the match award.
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What Did Kai Havertz Say About Germany’s World Cup Exit?
Germany’s demise represents their second consecutive World Cup group stage exit.
Meanwhile, they also underperformed at last summer’s Euros when they crashed out against England in the round of the last 16.
“When it happens this way, it feels like watching like a horror movie,” said Havertz.
“We learned during the match that Japan were leading, and then the rankings were displayed in the stadium. We still had a little hope that Spain would score.
“But then we noticed that the Japan match was over.”
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Havertz blamed the team’s performance against Japan for their elimination and hinted that all was not well in German football.
“When you go out twice in the first round and once in the round of 16, it’s extremely bitter. We have to be honest and say that for four years, everything hasn’t been going well.
“Now we’ve been knocked out twice in the group stage. I don’t think we’re a tournament team anymore.”
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