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This group is to help the Mannschaft prepare for Euro 2024, which Germany will host in 18 months, said DFB President Bernd Neuendorf. Besides Sammer and Rummenigge, the board will consist of Rudi Völler, Oliver Kahn and Oliver Mintzlaff.
The coach, Hansi Flick, has been confirmed in his functions until 2024 despite the early elimination in Qatar. The federation must now find a successor to the manager of the selection, Oliver Bierhoff, who was sacked after the Qatari failure. His estate is expected to be settled early next year.
Exit from the group stage of the 2018 World Cup in Russia when it was defending champion, Germany was eliminated this year at the same stage of the competition after a defeat against Japan (2-1), a draw against Spain (1-1) and a vain victory against Costa Rica (4-2).
World Cup 2022: the strong gesture of the Germans in their team photo before facing Japan
