Title 1Germany lost 4-1 to Japan in a friendly on Saturday, deepening the sense of crisis hanging over the Euro 2024 hosts.

Germany Suffers Shocking Defeat to Japan

Junya Ito scored in the 11th minute and Kaoru Mitoma added two more goals in the 22nd and 89th minutes. Image: A close-up of Junya Ito scoring a goal.

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Leroy Sané scored for Germany in the 19th minute, but they could not find an equaliser. Image: A photo of Leroy Sané scoring a goal for Germany.

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The loss is Germany's third in a row and their fourth in five matches. Image: A disappointed Germany player after the match.

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Low Morale Ahead of Euro 2024

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Joachim Low Under Pressure

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Fans Call for Change

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Germany in Danger of Missing Out on Euro 2024

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Time for a New Beginning?

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Germany cannot afford to wait any longer. They need to act now to turn things around before it's too late.

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