The liberation from remains in the game against France in the Nations Cup. However, new players and a new Spirit of courage in the DFB-Elf. Löw must ask: Why not?
Left-back Nico Schulz throws again everything the body has to offer, in the running duel with Kylian Mbappé. Schulz makes the way to the gate and clears to the corner – you have to create first against probably the fastest player on the planet. At the latest after this scene, after one hour, it is clear that the German team will not do that again, so naive, such as in the case of the 0:of 3 Broke a few days ago against the Netherlands.
Against world champion France, the DFB-Eleven is barely recognizable. For One, it plays a structured football with single-minded, dangerous, Counter – similar to “Les Bleus”, who have perfected this style of play at the world championship title in the summer. The team has many new faces. Young Faces. Since defensive leader Niklas Süle (23 years old) throws himself into every shot, and the two fight, because Leroy Sané (22), Serge Gnabry (23) and Timo Werner (22) vertebrae as a new attack trio. And on the other you play as the old-timers: Thilo Kehrer (22) in his first game from the start, and Nico Schulz (25) in his second ever. Particularly Schulz is one of the Best on the pitch, the left back, where else the second League players (Jonas Hector) or right feet defended (Benedikt hoewedes during the 2014 world Cup).
Five New in the starting line-up to convince
You all pass a special exam in the fiery closing stages at the Stade de France in Paris. And even if the world champion can turn the game thanks to two goals from Superstar Antoine Griezmann (2:1), have at least five New in the DFB starting lineup to earn points. “The young players have done very well”, was how national coach Joachim Löw after the game, satisfied. “You have taken your heart in the Hand, and a class performance.”
In fact, the game against France saw despite the defeat for the first Time after a real fresh start. Young, motivated players to get trusted and allowed to start the match. Older established, but the form of weak forces) in favour of the Bank to watch (Thomas Müller) or in front of the TV, because already injured left (Jerome Boateng. So the world Cup Blues, the DFB had expanded to Eleven last but arg and also the national coach of fierce criticism . The game against France was chosen for the suicide game. Thanks to the attractive power of his Eleven against the champion of the world, Löw may be slightly first to breathe. He still remains the coach of probation, critically by the media and countless supposed experts.
Löw sees no “changing of the guard”
And he must ask: Why not? Why hasn’t Löw put previously on the youth? In a bold statement? Also, the three-chain, which is formed in the opponent’s possession of the ball far back pulled to a five-chain, has proved to be a very good idea. Had you not, you can test earlier?
No “changing of the guard”: Germany coach Joachim Löw
“Sometimes statements are wrong in a coaching career, sometimes right,” he tried to Löw to defend themselves. “Young players are subject to fluctuations. This consistency, which is what we need, only comes with experience.”
“But after the 0:3 against Holland, I had to put a new impetus, it was clear,” said Löw. So slowly, a single of the cornerstones of the world Cup, threaten-axis, which has brought the 2014 title, wegzubröckeln. Manuel Neuer in goal and Toni Kroos as a driver in the midfield have their places for sure. But Mats Hummels, who caused against France in the penalty kick for the game-winning 1:2, and also Jerome Boateng have increasingly to contend with criticism and injuries. In addition, Niklas Süle power as substitutions, will continue to put pressure on the club like in the national team. Thomas Müller, who came against France only for the last minutes of the game, as well game as one of the losers of the country-week in the Nations Cup. The descent from group A is not sure – should lose the Netherlands against France and Germany in the last game, the Oranje defeat, then there is a Chance the classes still exists.
Löw does not want to write off the old once world championship regulars to Thomas Müller. “It is important to have a driver who speaks a lot with young players,” said Löw. A signal effect for the young and Wild, or a changing of the guard, he wants to know nothing. He will have to ask her nonetheless. It is probably his biggest challenge after the 2014 world Cup title. New players, new Spirit – is the only way a real fresh start succeeds.