The DFB embarrassment of Russia: 6 reasons for the World Cup exit

1. World champion out of shape Apart from goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, who was actually fit to the point, none of the 2014 world champions reached their normal form, except for Mats Hummels in the game against South Korea. Otherwise? Thomas Müller, Sami Khedira and Mesut Özil (he was one of the best against South Korea and created seven chances to score) sometimes seemed like ghosts. Toni Kroos with just one stroke of genius against Sweden, Jerome Boateng suspended when it mattered most. 2. The Erdogan affair Özil and Ilkay Gündogan in a photo with Turkish President Erdogan - an at least clumsy action, the aftereffects of which were always noticeable. First it was a constant topic in the training camp in Eppan, then also in Russia. Özil seemed to be weighed down by a hundredweight, Gündogan was no longer a real alternative. The DFB around manager Oliver Bierhoff also has to accept criticism for not doing enough to solve the problem. 3. Tactical weaknesses The switching game, offensive breakthroughs and the backward movement backwards - not once world-class. National coach Joachim Löw was never able to correct the mistakes that had already become apparent in preparation in Russia. The German game lacked speed - and a real plan. The great individual quality in the squad didn't help either. 4. The offensive weakness Only one goal from the game - by Marco Reus against Sweden. In addition, Toni Kroos' free-kick goal, which upon closer inspection also came about because the Swedish goalkeeper was in the wrong position. Müller and Mario Gomez didn't pose enough of a goal threat. Timo Werner was still a little too green. Nevertheless: There was no lack of quality in the DFB attack, rather the offensive mechanisms to create scoring opportunities were missing. 5. No team #ZSMMN - rarely has a marketing slogan been so wrong. No, the German team was not a unit. There were arguments on the pitch, even in the opening game against Mexico. Apparently everyone pulled themselves together after the opening defeat. The last-minute win against Sweden helped - but it was no longer visible against South Korea. 6. The setting and style Joachim Löw commented that Germany had probably gone into the tournament too carelessly. And Manuel Neuer said: “We had the opportunity to make history ourselves again. We didn't accept that with 100 percent readiness.” The win against Sweden was an illusion. The DFB selection committed fatal self-deception - and also lacked good style against Sweden. The provocative cheering towards the Scandinavians ultimately backfired. Sweden is in the round of XNUMX, Germany has to go home.

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The DFB embarrassment of Russia: 6 reasons for the World Cup exit

Germany was not able to convince in a single World Cup game. The opening disaster against Mexico was followed by a dreary victory over Sweden, then there was the defeat against South Korea. What were the reasons for this?

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