Kai Havertz has spoken out for the first time since Germany's shock group stage exit from the World Cup.
Despite beating Costa Rica 4-2, Hansi Flick's side were eliminated from the competition due to Spain's superior goal difference.
Havertz, who scored a brace against the Central American side, said he and his Germany team-mates are 'frustrated' and 'disappointed' before paying tribute to Group E winners Japan.
'It's taken some time to understand what to say... We're all very frustrated, disappointed and many other feelings, it will take weeks to process this,' Havertz wrote on Instagram.
'Life is about ups and downs and it's about coming back stronger from this!
'Sometimes you get the high moments like Japan did who played so well and sometimes you're left on the other side feeling this pain, it is why football is such an amazing sport.
'We feel the pain of the nation.
'Thank you for the supports as always!'
Germany were among the favourites to win the tournament before the World Cup kicked off but an opening game upset at the hands of Japan derailed their tournament.
Flick's side improved their results each matchday but in the end four points was not enough to secure qualification to the knockout stages.
It's the second World Cup in a row Germany have exited in the group stage and the manager is set to meet with DFB for talks after this month's disappointment.
Flick took on the role as head coach last summer after Euro 2020, where Germany were beaten by England in the last-16.
DFB President Bernd Neuendorf said managing director Oliver Bierhoff and Borussia Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke will also take part in the talks.