Germany head coach Hans Dieter Flick commented on the events at the 2022 World Cup. In the 3rd round, the Germans beat Costa Rica (4:2), but took third place in Group E and were eliminated from the tournament.
“The disappointment is huge. I don’t blame Spain. I never look at other teams. We have only ourselves to blame for this, we had enough chances, especially against Japan, and also against Spain at the end of the match.
We need to develop players better. We have been in need of number 9 and strong defenders for many years. Defense has distinguished German football for many years. We need to get back to basics.
Jamal Musiala was fantastic. I am very sorry for such a player that he will no longer play in this World Cup.
Will I retire? We will quickly resolve this, it is difficult to answer now, right after the game, when we were eliminated. We’ll see soon.”
Costa Rica – Germany – 2:4. Video review of the match
Hansi Flick: “The disappointment is huge. I can’t blame Spain. I never look at other teams. We only have ourselves to blame, we had enough chances especially against Japan and also against Spain in the end of the game.” pic.twitter.com/9CDf1BxQok
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) December 1, 2022
Flick on whether he will resign: “We’ll work that out quickly, it’s difficult to answer now right after the game when we’re eliminated. We’ll see about that very soon”
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) December 1, 2022
Flick on Musiala: “Jamal has played fantastically. I’m very sorry for such a player that he won’t play again at this World Cup” [@kerry_hau] pic.twitter.com/lwexCAKicl
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) December 1, 2022
Hansi Flick: “We need to get better at player development. We’ve been crying out for number 9s and strong full-backs for years. Defending has distinguished German football for years. We need to get back to the basics” #GER pic.twitter.com/k0G79MmPn8
— Bayern & Germany (@iMiaSanMia) December 1, 2022
