Euro 2024 hosts Germany must beat Japan and France in their upcoming international friendlies to win back fans and start creating some pre-tournament buzz for the host nation, their midfielder Kai Havertz said on Thursday. The Germans have won just one of their last five matches since their shock World Cup group-stage exit in December, leaving coach Hansi Flick under scrutiny ahead of Saturday’s match against Japan and Tuesday’s game against 2022 World Cup finalists France.
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