Julian Nagelsmann (Germany coach), after the draw against Switzerland: “We took a lot of risks”

Julian Nagelsmann (Germany coach, after the 1-1 draw against Switzerland at the Euro) : “This snatched point is deserved. We took a lot of risks to come back and we could have conceded a second goal. But it had to be done because without it, we would not have obtained this important draw result (which allows Germany to finish first in group A). We finished with nine shots to four, so we really deserve this result. In the first half, we were good tactically and balanced, we deserved to open the score. But we came across a big opponent, who really has a lot of qualities. »

“Niclas Fullkrug (who scored the equalizing goal, 90th + 2) responds when we need him, and he has the arguments to accomplish both tasks, as a starter or as a substitute. It’s both good luck and some bad luck for him to be so good in the backup role. He made a great header. Now he has a week to give everything in training and we’ll see if he starts the round of 16…”

“I’m a little sad, but very proud of my players”

Murat Yakin (Switzerland coach): “I have to compliment my team, who had a big, very tactical match where we ran a lot and fought a lot. We hurt the opponent with our transitions. I’m a little sad that we conceded this goal at the end and that we didn’t bring back this success, but I’m very proud of my players. It’s also a shame that Widmer is suspended for the round of 16, but we have solutions to replace him. Of course, we would have preferred to win and finish first, but in the end, my team did a great job in this match and throughout this first round. We have the right mindset and a strategy that works. We can therefore approach the rest with a certain confidence, knowing that our adversary may also fear us…”