Coach Hansi Flick promised Germany would present a brand new enjoying fashion with the depth degree saved excessive after they face Japan in a pleasant worldwide on Saturday though the four-time world champions have been struggling for kind.
With eight months earlier than Germany host the Euro 2024, Flick is aware of that any slip-ups of their two matches in opposition to Japan and France on Tuesday may put his job in danger, together with his crew nonetheless a method from being tournament-worthy.
They’ve gained simply one in every of their final 5 matches since their shock World Cup group stage exit in December.
The three-time European champions, who’ve now been eradicated within the first spherical of the final two World Cups, have additionally gained solely three of their final 11 video games.
“It’s about studying from the previous,” Flick advised a press convention on Friday. “We discovered from the World Cup. Then we stated we wished to check and since June that’s completed.
“Now we’ve got a sport philosophy and we’ve got tried to move it on to the crew. We need to see the depth saved excessive, and we hope for a great sport from which we are able to acquire confidence. That’s the key factor.
“We’ve got modified quite a bit issues. We tried to move it on to the crew. We’re satisfied and happy with how the crew utilized it.”
Flick additionally named Ilkay Gundogan because the crew’s new captain hoping the skilled midfielder will assist efficiently lead a youthful normal of gamers.
The coach has lengthy used up all of the early credit score after an eight-game successful begin when he took over again in 2021. The 58-year-old has needed to face boos and jeers following their loss in June to Colombia.
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“After the World Cup I’ve hardly learn something (within the media) and that’s one thing that’s good for me,” Flick stated when requested how he handled the criticism.
“In soccer there are dynamics that you simply generally can’t count on. I get pleasure from teaching the crew and I’m actually grateful for that.
“It’s about making ready the crew properly and ultimately generally chances are you’ll not have the success you count on. That’s at the moment our state of affairs. Everyone knows that the matches tomorrow and in opposition to France are essential,” he added.