The German team has been in a slump for years and has gotten even worse under Julian Nagelsmann. The 2-0 defeat in Austria almost wipes out any hope of a good European Championship.
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The Austrian fans sang something unheard of. “The DFB is so screwed!” That’s not appropriate as a host; you can also formulate the truth in a more charming way. But the mood in Vienna was exuberant. The game against the once big neighbor was already won in the 88th minute.
At that moment, Ralf Rangnick, the home team’s coach, could afford to replace captain David Alaba so that the best player of the evening could receive applause. That’s fine against Germany born in 2023.
