The much-anticipated first appearance in the DFB-Eleven after the world Cup debacle right Fans and Controller conciliatory. Against the world Champions, the Team of Joachim Löw shows a solid performance and is celebrated.
A brief Smile, then waved to Toni Kroos, the remaining Fans in the Munich stadium. He seemed relieved, like the whole team was gone after a lap of honour but already in the catacombs. Only Kroos enjoyed a little, the mood on this Thursday evening.
The goalless draws against the reigning world champion, France, had left traces. “Today was a good first step,” said Leon Goretzka. “It was to show people that the heart still beats,” added Thomas Müller. Well three months after the world Cup debacle in Russia, the national team presented a different face. “That was the Federal trainer is especially important,” said Goretzka. “We wanted to show more dedication and commitment on the pitch. I think we succeeded.”
Mbappe conjures, Germany defended
With great determination and a high concentration of the DFB-Elf had prevented the French are always on the goal. Aggressive of the Ex-world champion trying to prevent the guests building the game, which was mostly good. Also the Federal coach had liked the Defensive performance of his team. We have adopted the two battles and won, so Löw.
Even the agile Kylian Mbappe, with his hacking tricks and fast in the direction of the German defense switch again and again before problems, could not intervene in this evening is crucial in the game. “He has now shown time and again that he is a world-class footballer, or at least on the way there,” said Goretzka, and added with a grin: “I can imagine, that has made it to the grandstand fun.”
Mbappe (R) provides the Highlights of the game
Praise for the DFB-Fans
Had fun with the German Fans but mainly due to the performance of the DFB-Elf. Again and again the visitors were in the sold-out Munich Arena “Germany, Germany” – Call. Every good action or a successful tackle was rewarded with a loud applause. “The audience I need to mention positive,” said Goretzka. “You had from the first Moment the feeling that we are a unit and that’s why it was also very much fun.”
Cheers for Ilkay Gündogan
The relationship between the national team and supporters seems to be improving again. The past few months full of sports and human disappointments are almost forgotten. The Fans are back behind their Team. For Ilkay Gündogan, who was in the last Test against Saudi Arabia before the world Cup tournament in may-due to a visit to the Turkish President, Recep Erdogan-still mercilessly booed, was able to operate self-promotion. As the 27-Year-old was moved after an hour, resounded while isolated whistles through the Arena, the vast part but applauded. “I am proud to be a part of this team,” said the midfielder, and reported good talks with Joachim Löw. “He told me that he is glad that I’m doing more and I am still part of the group – and I see it.”
The Team seems to be closely integrated and the coach has obviously found the right words to get his players out of the world Cup Delirium. The Basis for a successful new beginning is thus. “We are in a process,” said Löw. “It would be naive to believe that one could make the world Cup with a game to forget. Can rehabilitate us until the next tournament, at the European Championships in 2020.” Prior to that it will be this coming Sunday against Peru in the next step.