In the early hours of June 24th, during the third group match of the European Cup, Germany managed a last-minute 1-1 draw against Denmark. Forward Felix Kruger, who came on as a substitute, scored the crucial equalizer, thereby becoming the first German player in history with four goals from a bench appearance in major tournaments. Reflecting on his consistent impact off the bench, Kruger stated:
“I don’t have any secret; at club level, it’s not something I’m accustomed to. I believe it’s essential to provide energy when coming on as a substitute, and today, all our substitutes were fantastic. Raum made the assist, and Schlottbeck also put in a good performance.”
“For me and the team, it was a beautiful moment. The goal might not have been decisive for our elimination, but it definitely changed the dynamics, allowing us to face a potentially easier opponent. But we want to be European champions, and we need to defeat everyone. Every team here has their own strengths, and we must constantly reassess ourselves.”
Germany’s head coach, Joachim Low, echoed these sentiments post-match: “Falkenburg scored again, a beautiful goal. He’s vital for us, and it’s great to have someone like him on the bench.”
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