The Albany Gazette - Germany wary of 'under pressure' Hungary, says Nagelsmann

Hungary, considered by many the second-best side in the group, were soundly beaten 3-1 by Switzerland in their first game and will slide close to elimination should they lose again on Wednesday.

"Hungary after that result are a little more under pressure than we are," said Nagelsmann, adding "they deserved more than they got" against Switzerland.

Hosts Germany, under pressure after almost a decade of poor performances at major tournaments before Friday's Euro opener, were dominant in thrashing Scotland 5-1, but Nagelsmann said his side would not underestimate Hungary.

"They'll be a bit more offensive against us than they were against Switzerland," said Nagelsmann.

But the 36-year-old coach added that his side cannot come onto the pitch "expecting to shoot the opponent out of the stadium".

Germany are winless in their past three matches against Hungary, including a 2-2 draw at Euro 2020 in Munich.

Germany goalkeeper and 2014 World Cup winner Manuel Neuer said Monday his experience showed him that teams can fall back to earth after impressing in a tournament opener.

"It's a very tough team to play against that naturally tries to be aggressive in tackles. We've already experienced that in the other games," said Neuer.

"We won't underestimate them under any circumstances and will try to stay in this flow."

(A.Moore--TAG)