The retirement of the national soccer team at the World Cup in Qatar sparked major discussions about a crisis in German soccer.
Hias Hammerl, a fervent fan of FC Bayern Munich and a familiar face at many football games, criticizes the lack of team structure and Thomas Müller's bad game.
And Hansi Flick should better resign.
Ried - Hias Hammerl is a big fan of FC Bayern Munich.
Because he is always in costume in the stadium and also flew to many foreign games of the German national team in his costume, he is known nationwide.
The Tölzer Kurier wanted to know his opinion on the elimination at the World Cup in Qatar.
Mr. Hammerl, where did you watch the game against Costa Rica?
I was at home
I thought to myself that this time they wouldn't get far at the World Cup.
But if I'm not there, they always lose.
So it's my fault now!
(laughs uproariously)
What did you think of the three appearances at the World Cup?
The team is a bad team.
You could see that from the start against Japan.
The best game was against Spain.
Our nerves were on edge against Costa Rica when they suddenly took the lead.
A good team would never have let it go that far.
Thomas Müller played badly, I wouldn't have used him.
And then Japan was ahead against Spain.
You really noticed that everyone was out of breath.
Do you think Spain lost on purpose?
Hey, hard to say.
I don't think they were interested in Germany progressing.
Maybe they're happy that we're out.
After all, there has been competition between the two countries for decades.
(pauses)
Not anymore.
What do you think is the reason why Germany has become so bad?
In the past few years, there simply hasn't been a team built.
They don't match yet.
And I think you should let a lot more youngsters in and encourage the next generation.
And mentally, too, you have to work on the attitude.
Should Hansi Flick remain national coach?
Actually, Hansi used to do a good job as a trainer.
But maybe it would be good to let someone else go.
Which team will be soccer world champion this year?
Oh my, hard to say!
Maybe Japan
(laughs)
.
But Spain, Brazil and France are also good.
And Croatia is not bad either.
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