Flick after a draw – “Proud of how the team played football”
The German national team remains undefeated under Hansi Flick. Against England, the DFB selection only conceded the equalizer shortly before the end. The national coach is nevertheless very satisfied with the performance of his team.
The German national team is significantly improved against England. The conclusion is accordingly positive. The line-up by national coach Hansi Flick provides a first pointer towards the World Cup. A quartet seems set.
Syou had a lot of time to yourself. Because more than light training was not on the program for the German national team in Herzogenaurach on Wednesday. Late in the night they returned from Munich, where they had previously drawn 1-1 (0-0) against England. A draw that felt like defeat after Harry Kane’s late equalizer scored from the penalty spot in the 88th minute.
The German team, which had taken the lead through Jonas Hofmann (50th), did not want to let the disappointment get too big, especially since the focus is not on this competition. “We’re still playing Nations League, these are friendlies packed into a tournament format, so it’s also about the feeling,” said Thomas Müller, the 114-time national player.
In the group with Italy, England and Hungary, the DFB selection doubled their points total, but with two points from two games they are only third in league group 3. That would have done us good in the table,” said Müller, summing up the evening.
National coach Hansi Flick had once again expressed confidence in him, Manuel Neuer, Antonio Rüdiger and Joshua Kimmich for the starting eleven – however, she was changed in seven positions compared to the Italy game (1: 1). The measure should also be a pointer in the direction of the World Cup, which begins on November 21 in Qatar: The quartet around Müller is currently the axis in the Flick team.
Worth seeing offensive game
Müller quarreled a little after the game and complained about the lack of consistency in the game. But he was satisfied with the performance of the team. “We had good scenes, good body language and good intensity,” said the 32-year-old. According to Müller, you have seen “what we are capable of”. In particular, the offensive game was partly worth seeing.
Jamal Musiala should have collected some plus points with the national coach
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Kai Havertz and Jamal Musiala, who still acted as jokers against Italy, were engaged. Above all, Musiala, who grew up in England but decided in February 2021 against a career in the English and in favor of one in the German selection, stood out in his 14th international match. With high speed and brilliant technique, he repeatedly unleashed dangerous attacks. At the end, however, he and his teammates still have to work on it. Already on Saturday in Hungary there is an opportunity to do better.
