Germany 'screwed' if Woltemade is super-sub as Dutch look like Liverpool

A wave of criticism dominated World Cup commentary focused on Germany and the Netherlands, with Germany’s performances labeled as severely underwhelming after matches against Curaçao, Ecuador and the Netherlands’ style. The article references Germany’s narrow lead for a time versus other opponents, while noting that Germany later fell to Ecuador and failed to impress in group play. It also discusses comments around the team’s substitutes, describing “super subs” such as Woltemade and Goretzka and implying the squad struggled to change matches late. The piece includes broader fan reactions about Dutch tactics, comparing them to a repetitive “pass, then pass back” approach. It also cites the atmosphere around the knockout stage and contains multiple readers’ messages rather than official statements. No specific new tournament statistics are provided beyond the narrative framing.