"I'm not someone who runs away," the national coach told German public service broadcaster ZDF, according to AFP.
I want to continue, but in football you don't always have things in your own hands.
Germany was the clear favourite in the match against Paraguay but failed to get beyond a 1-1 draw and was eliminated on penalties.
The 38-year-old Nagelsmann says he now wants to focus on the European Championship and the Nations League - provided he continues to receive the trust of the German federation.
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