Antonio Rudiger was incensed with a member of the coaching staff as they headed into the changing rooms at half-time in Stuttgart, despite the fact that Germany defeated Hungary 2-0 at Euro 2024.

Antonio Rudiger is not averse to communicating his dissatisfaction.

Despite Germany’s 1-0 lead at halftime in their Euro 2024 match against Hungary in Stuttgart, a game they ultimately won 2-0 to advance to the last 16 with a match to spare, the Real Madrid defender did not hesitate to express his apprehensions to a member of the coaching staff.

The first half was not an easy one for Die Mannschaft, who were still on a high from their victory over Scotland in the tournament’s opening match. However, they were able to take the lead due to Jamal Musiala’s close-range goal. After receiving a pass from Ilkay Gundogan, the Bayern Munich prodigy launched the ball into the net from close range.

Nevertheless, Manuel Neuer was required to make numerous impressive saves, including one from a Dominik Szoboszlai freekick that elicited cheers from the home audience and jubilation on the bench.

England is the country

Another intelligent save was made by Neuer just before halftime. Szoboszlai’s inward-curving freekick from the left appeared to be on its way to the net, but Neuer intervened. The Freiburg forward, Roland Salloi, was prepared to convert the rebound.

Regrettably, Salloi was offside. The Video Assistant Referee verified the infraction after the linesman flagged it.

The hosts narrowly escaped. Before the game resumed, Rudiger and Neuer exchanged remarks.

During the break, Rudiger was visibly upset, grabbing a member of the Germany coaching staff and pointing angrily at the location where Arsenal striker Kai Havertz had won the initial header, which Neuer had saved.

The Germans’ strategy of maintaining a solid line on the perimeter of their own penalty area was the source of Rudiger’s frustration. He believed that Havertz had jumped too deep too soon, which resulted in a line violation and necessitated an impressive save from Neuer. Neuer’s failure would have been considered.

Hungary’s impressive performance was a significant factor in Havertz’s inability to make an influence in the game. His movement was slightly sluggish than necessary, or his passes were consistently delayed.

It was challenging for him, Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, and Ilkay Gundogan to operate efficiently in the central areas due to the congestion. Consequently, Havertz was replaced just before the hour mark by Niclas Fullkrug, who assumed his position at the forefront of the German attack.

Thanks to goals from captain Gundogan and an earlier effort from Musiala in the 67th minute, Germany secured their spot in the last 16 with their victory.