Germany's goalkeeper Manuel Neuer on the reasons for the defeat in a game with Japan:

"The goal scoring chances that we missed, that's clear. We didn't defend well at the back until the end. Japan put pressure on us in 1v1. We weren't calm. We needed better positioning, like we did in the first half."

"We actually had control of the game, but then we brought the opponent back into it. If you don't show yourself, if you don't show a presence, then you pay the price. And that's what happened today"

"We're under pressure now. For me this was the most important game and we lost it. We have to show a different face against Spain, the most difficult opponent. We have to give everything and bring all the potential we have onto the pitch"