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KOMPAS.com – The German national team squad was reportedly split into two camps after Hansi Flick reportedly showed partiality towards Bayern Munich players during the Qatar 2022 World Cup.
Die Mannschaft, nicknamed the German national team, were eliminated in the World Cup group stage for two consecutive editions after being stranded in third place in Group E with four points from three matches.
Hansi Flick’s squad lost on goal difference from Spain, which also has four points.
The failure cast serious doubt over Flick’s future in the German national team.
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Based on reports in Germany quoted from Daily mailthere were allegations of Flick’s partiality towards Bayern Munich players which resulted in a crisis in the team.
Reported from sports pictureHansi Flick, who coached the reigning Bundesliga champions between the 2019 and 2021 seasons, angered the likes of Ilkay Guendogan, Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Kai Havertz as a result.
This source has revealed that problems arose ahead of the 1-2 defeat to Japan at the Khalifa International Stadium on Wednesday (23/11/2022).
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Discussions took place in the German camp ahead of the match against Japan after FIFA warned the team not to wear the One Love captain’s armband.
Manuel Neuer and Leon Goretzka insisted that the protests must go on.
Some players are believed to be unwilling to take part in any political statements.
In the end, the entire squad remained standing with their hands over their mouths ahead kick-off against Japan.
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During the match, many players also said they did not understand why Flick brought on Goretzka as a substitute for the scorer, Guendogan, midway through the second half.
This is believed to be the cause of the German midfield losing control and possession of the ball.
The Manchester City star was reportedly furious with Flick’s decision, which he considered only making changes to make Goretzka happy.
sports picture also confirmed that Barcelona goalkeeper Ter Stegen and Chelsea striker Kai Havertz have been frustrated by Flick’s decision to drop them.
Ter Stegen was angry that his form at Barcelona was not recognized by Flick who continued to support Neuer as a starter.
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In addition, Niklas Sule, who displayed a subpar game against Japan, was given another chance when Borussia Dortmund defender Nico Schlotterbeck lost his place in the match against Spain after at the Al Bayt Stadium, Monday (28/11/2022).
Meanwhile, SC Freiburg center back, Matthias Ginter, who has collected 47 caps international before traveling to Qatar, only appeared in one appearance against Costa Rica at Al Bayt Stadium Friday (2/12/2022).
The German Football Association’s sporting director, Oliver Bierhoff, has stepped down from his role with the national team.
The former AC Milan striker quit after Die Mannschaft was eliminated from the 2022 World Cup Qatar on Monday (5/12/2022).
Even though he insisted that he would not leave the German national team, Flick admitted that Bierhoff’s departure would be difficult to replace.
“I and the coaching team are having a hard time imagining how to fill the gap created by Oliver’s departure,” said Flick.
“For me personally, Oliver is my first contact and friend in the team. Our common goal is the Euro 2024 project in Germany,” he said.
Bierhoff’s exit could trigger a domino effect on German football with Flick’s future as head coach now hanging in the balance.
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