Looking forward to the trip to California, Marsch acknowledged that the environment would shift significantly.
"But we are going to L. A.
and it's probably going to be an away crowd, so it will be tougher, but we still want to electrify our country and play really well down there.
We're exactly where we want to be. We are in the knockout stage now, so let's go for it," said Marsch.
Marsch's Tactical Reflections and Davies Update
Reflecting on the tactical deployment during the match against Switzerland, Marsch evaluated his decisions at the intermission.
"We will focus on the positives," said Marsch.
Marsch indicated that a formation adjustment might have helped preserve the first-half deadlock.
"We had good performances off the bench, but I wish I had gone to five at the back to lock things down at halftime -- I wish I'd done that," said Marsch.
The manager observed that the players showed uncharacteristic hesitation during the opening minutes of the second half.
"We were too passive at the start of the half.
Everything that we work on is about being aggressive and using our athleticism, but when the occasion is momentous, maybe the players get a little bit tighter and hold back a bit more," said Marsch.
Marsch emphasized that the squad possesses the necessary resilience to rebound in Los Angeles.
"We have to learn from that in our next match, but we do know what it's like to go away and play in the States, so we will be ready for that.
