For this duel against Peru, Hansi Flick, the German coach opted for a system with three defenders with Matthias Ginter, Emre Can and Nico Schlotterbeck in front of Marc-André ter Stegen, holder in goal. Marius Wolf, right, and David Raum, left, started on the flanks and Joshua Kimmich, Florian Wirtz and Kai Havertz in midfield. Niclas Fullkrug and Timo Werner were lined up at the top.
For his fifth cap in the national team, Fullkrug offered himself a double in the first period to put Germany in control (12th, 33rd). At rest, Hansi Flick launched Mario Gotze, Leon Goretzka and Serge Gnabry but the Germans failed to score a third goal despite a penalty missed by Havertz (67th).
Already qualified for Euro 2024 as host country, Germany begins a long series of friendly matches during this international window. The Germans will face the Red Devils again on Tuesday at 8:45 p.m. in Cologne.