Toni Kroos critiques Germany's current World Cup squad for lack of physicality

Toni Kroos expressed concerns about the current Germany national team's performance during a sponsorship event in Boadilla del Monte, Spain. Despite advancing to the knockout stage of the World Cup for the first time in 12 years, Kroos pointed out that the team's physicality and winning mentality are insufficient compared to past squads. He referenced recent matches, including a narrow victory over Ivory Coast and a loss to Ecuador, as evidence of their struggles. Kroos stated that while the players give their best effort, they lack the necessary qualities to secure wins.

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