Ghana head coach Otto Addo has called for swift regrouping after his side suffered a heavy 5-1 defeat to Austria, urging focus and improvement ahead of their next fixture against Germany.

Speaking after the match at the Ernst Happel Stadium in Vienna, Addo acknowledged the disappointment but stressed that his responsibility goes beyond the result, pointing to the need for quick reflection and recovery.

"This is my job. I try to give the boys a positive result all the time even in the midst of defeat. We have to analyse this game well, even though we have little time," he said.

He added that the team must address its shortcomings immediately.

"Tomorrow we will talk about some things. We have to improve them. We have to improve them quickly. I know that the team has the quality to keep up with Germany."

Addo noted that time for adjustments is limited but insisted that a detailed review is essential. He highlighted both tactical and mental lapses that contributed to the defeat, calling for greater focus and belief within the squad.

"There were a lot of things wrong today. We have to learn a lot. We have to learn from the head. We have to trust ourselves. We have to play our game. And it's clear that we need to talk about things, things that have gone wrong tonight. But I have to work with the guys to keep up, that they have a good mindset, and that they will be focused on the next match."

Looking ahead to the clash with Germany in Stuttgart on Monday, March 30, Addo expressed confidence that his team can respond positively.

Despite the setback, he maintained that the squad possesses the quality to compete at that level provided they correct their errors and approach the game with renewed discipline and confidence.

"So, we're going to talk about that. And I know that we can do well against Germany, and we also have to get that into our heads. So, in this respect, I'm proud of the team," he concluded.

The Black Stars will take on Germany in Stuttgart with kick-off set for 18:45 GMT, as part of preparations for the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.