Nmecha said she wouldn't let praise become an additional pressure.

Germany, the "German Machine," will travel to the BMO Stadium to face Ivory Coast in the second round of Group E in the 2026 World Cup. German midfielder Nmecha stated that he will not see the praise from his coach, teammates, or legends as pressure and will continue to believe in his abilities.

In the previous group stage match, Germany defeated Curaçao 7-1 after goals from Nmecha, Schlotterbeck, Havertz, Musiala, Nathaniel Brown and Windav, laying a solid foundation for advancing to the round of 32.

Following the match, there was a significant increase in discussion about Nmecha, and head coach Nagelsmann praised the midfielder as a world-class player.

In response to praise from his coach and teammates, Nmecha, who plays for Borussia Dortmund, said, "I don't see these compliments as pressure. Of course, I'm happy to hear such praise from coaches, teammates, or legends. But I try not to pay too much attention to these comments, otherwise it might distract me. At the same time, I am very grateful for these positive comments, which will motivate me to continue to improve myself."

"I know my abilities and what kind of player I am. I have full confidence in myself and the talent God has given me, even when I haven't reached my highest level or when my performance isn't outstanding. I am very grateful for the experience I've had along the way. So I want to say, I believe in myself."

In addition, German captain Joshua Kimmich said in an interview, "After winning, the atmosphere in the team is always positive, but I think even before that, the team has always been stable and harmonious."

"Although the team isn't always sunny and bright, we all get along very well. We all share a common goal, which brings us positive energy. Everything is going very well right now; we've achieved a 10-game winning streak and are on the right track."

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