Germany will be far more attack-minded in its Euro 2020 Group F game against Portugal on Saturday after its opening defeat to France left it in need of points, coach Joachim Loew said on Friday.
"Tactically we have to bring something else, more attacking power. We need to bring in more intensity," Loew told a news conference.
"When we are in the last third of the pitch we have to stay there. Against France, there were situations where we played the ball back out and our opponents have enough men against the ball again.
"We have to play with a different dynamic in the last third of the pitch and take more risks," added Loew, in his last tournament after 15 years in charge.
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The three-time European champions, desperate to make amends for its shock 2018 World Cup first round exit, were largely toothless against the French.
"We are all optimistic but the pressure of course mounts after a defeat. We can handle the pressure. Players can handle the pressure," Loew said.
"What I feel is a determination, the absolute will. Everyone knows we need to improve things tomorrow."
Portugal more than just CR7
Portugal is among the title favourites, with Cristiano Ronaldo netting twice against Hungary to become the all-time highest Euro scorer with 11 goals, but for Loew the team has far more talent than just their captain.
"They are a strong team, very good players, highly skilled. It is not a one-man show. Portugal have more depth, there are many, many other players.
"Obviously Ronaldo can do more than just move Coca-Cola bottles around," Loew said in reference to his moving bottles out of the way during a news conference days ago.
"In attack I could mention a lot of names, not only Cristiano Ronaldo, who have special skills, who can decide matches."
The Germans are in third place in the group, with holders Portugal and France on three points. Hungary are in last place following their own opening loss to the Portuguese.
Germany faces Hungary in its last group match next week.
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