Havertz: I don't know what to say—This is my second World Cup, and we failed again

According to Mundo Deportivo, after Germany's elimination by Paraguay in the Round of 16 of the FIFA World Cup, Havertz said he could only apologize to the public.

Following Germany's defeat to Paraguay in the Round of 16, the 27-year-old forward told reporters: "I'm speechless. This is my second FIFA World Cup, and we've been eliminated twice. I can only apologize."

Reflecting on Germany's performances in both the 2022 Qatar World Cup and this tournament, Havertz was even more direct: "Second World Cup, failed twice." He scored two goals in Germany's final group-stage match four years ago, but the team was still eliminated.

In this World Cup, Havertz finished with 3 goals, including the final one against Paraguay, which brought Germany level at 1-1. However, his disappointment began during Monday's penalty shootout, when he missed Germany's opening penalty. Paraguay won 4-3 on penalties.

Havertz stated that Germany must conduct an internal analysis, as the team's overall performance fell short of the country's historical standards. "With all due respect, if we're eliminated by Paraguay, something is wrong with us. If we keep getting knocked out early, we simply don't deserve to advance," he added.

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