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Hansi Flick insists he’s the “right coach” for Germany despite new setback

By Admin / September 9, 2023

World: Friendlies

⚽ J. Ito (11), ⚽ A. Ueda (22), ⚽ T. Asano (90), ⚽ A. Tanaka (90)

By Rune Gjerulff   @runegjerulff

Hansi Flick has responded to suggestions that his time as Germany coach could be coming to an end.

Pressure is mounting on Germany coach Hansi Flick, who was already under fire before tonight’s humiliating 1-4 loss to Japan.


But Flick himself insists he’s still the right man to take the team forward.

“We and the coaching staff are trying everything. I think we are doing well and I am the right coach,” Flick said in an interview after the defeat.

Asked to explain the defeat and the team’s problems in general, Flick said:

“We are really disappointed. You have to admit that Japan is a good team. We don’t have the tools right now to beat a defense like that. The team tried again and again, then there were individual mistakes, which Japan then exploited and deserved such a big win.

“We were not in a position to beat a team like that. They have the basics down pat. We in German football have to wake up. It’s clear that the disappointment is huge. We’re disappointed too.

“We have different positions where we need to improve. It doesn’t help to point fingers now. We’ve really been hit over the head. Now we have to shake ourselves up and do better against France.”

Flick and Germany face France on Tuesday.

More about the match

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Matthäus on Flick: “I doubt you can keep him after this”
Gündogan reacts to Japan thrashing: “Maybe we think we’re better than we really are”
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Flick confirms Süle start, hints at Kimmich at right back
Flick reveals Gündogan is Germany’s new captain
Germany vs. Japan preview: Team news and predicted lineups
Brandt backs Flick amid criticism: “He’s doing a sensational job!”
Havertz calls for more support from German fans
Musiala ruled out of Germany’s games against Japan and France
Kimmich to play right back for Germany?
Süle keen to prove himself after Germany recall
Ter Stegen determined to keep Germany starting spot ahead of Neuer: “I’m the number 1!”
Pascal Groß: First Germany call-up came as a shock
Füllkrug to leave Germany camp due to minor injury, Flick confirms
Müller called up for Germany to cover for Füllkrug
Goretzka admits surprise and disappointment over Germany squad exclusion
Germany announce squad for September friendlies

More about the teams

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Gündogan slams Germany’s performance in loss to Japan: “Not everyone wanted the ball”
Why Germany’s defeat against Japan wasn’t a surprise
German women’s final World Cup roster confirmed
Gosens backs Behrens to play for Germany
Three candidates named as possible replacements for Flick



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