Germany's Rudi Völler anticipates strong reaction after Ecuador loss

Germany's sporting director Rudi Völler expressed confidence following the team's 2-1 loss to Ecuador on June 27. He acknowledged the challenge of facing a motivated Ecuador squad while explaining his belief that the circumstances were different for Germany, who had already advanced in the tournament. Völler insisted the team would improve their performance against Paraguay in their next match, emphasizing the importance of progressing to the knockout stage. Germany is set to play Paraguay, a team Völler noted is not a dominant force, in a crucial match leading to a potential encounter with France.

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