Ilkay Gundogan has revealed that Germany have 'no confidence' and are in a 'mental fight with themselves' after the team's loss to Japan.
Germany were thrashed 4-1 by the Samurai Blue with goals from Junya Ito, Ayase Ueda, Takuma Asano and Ao Tanaka cancelling out Leroy Sane's effort.
Boss Hans-Dieter Flick's future is in doubt after his side have now won just four of their last 17 international matches.
Barcelona midfielder and Germany captain Gundogan reflected on yet another loss for his nation, admitting there was a crisis of confidence occurring within the squad.