The DFB team will start qualifying for the World Cup on Thursday.
Before it starts, national coach Joachim Löw and Emre Can are guests at the press conference.
The PK in the live ticker.
The German national team starts qualifying for the World Cup for the 2022 tournament in Qatar
On Thursday (25th) the DFB team will meet Iceland, on Sunday (28th) it will continue in Romania, before coming to North Macedonia on Wednesday (31st)
For national coach Joachim Löw, the games are the beginning of his farewell tour - he is stepping down after the EM in the summer
Löw and BVB star Emre Can were guests at the PK in Duisburg - the live ticker.
Update from March 24th, 2:10 p.m.:
A determined appearance by the outgoing national coach *.
The fire that Manuel Neuer and Co. talked about yesterday could be felt at the press conference today.
The tough statement in the direction of Brandt and Draxler and his lack of consideration also made people sit up and take notice.
It will be interesting to see whether the fire will also jump over when the DFB team will perform next Thursday.
DFB-PK with Jogi Löw: When asked a question, the national coach has to laugh out loud - "I don't think so"
1:33 p.m.:
So, that's it from the DFB-PK before the World Cup qualifying game against Iceland.
The final training will take place in Duisburg at 5.30 p.m.
1:31 p.m.:
Allegedly, the national coach is currently learning Spanish.
Is this an indication of his future plans?
“I am currently not learning Spanish, I have that one.
But only because it is spoken all over the world, ”reveals Löw.
"When you are in Patagonia, at an altitude of 6000 meters in the Andes, it is not bad if you can speak the language of the locals," reveals Löw with a smile.
1:27 p.m.:
Now the national coach is talking about rumors about a commitment to Fenerbahce.
“I don't want to be confronted with anything until the European Championship,” said Löw: “That is what my full focus is on.
Then we'll see.
Only then will I have talks. "
1:25 p.m.:
What does the national coach actually think of Uli Hoeneß's comeback?
"I don't know now whether it is extremely important for football Germany that Uli Hoeneß is at the start for RTL", says Löw. "But of course it will be entertaining and that makes it exciting for the audience."
1:21 p.m.:
Would it be possible for Kimmich to appear as a right-back at the EM?
“At least I think about it.
He is outstanding in both positions, ”reveals Löw.
DFB-PK NOW in the live ticker: When asked, Jogi has to laugh out loud - "I don't think so"
1:18 p.m.:
Would the national coach still be available, should the EM be postponed again to 2022 in the summer because of the pandemic?
Loew laughs at first, but then replied seriously: “I don't think the tournament will be postponed again.
Then I would no longer be available, ”said the 61-year-old.
In the summer you want to get through the group phase first and then think from game to game - and then “strive for maximum success”.
1:14 p.m.:
How is the national coach planning with Ilkay Gündogan, who is recently in excellent shape: "He was often injured before the tournaments, that prevented him from playing many international matches," says Löw: "But for two or three years he has been almost free of injuries .
Now he is also really dangerous.
He can play on the six, the eight or the ten.
I see him in the more offensive role with us. "
1:12 p.m .:
“I like this type of player.
He deserved it.
He always brings fire with him, ”enthuses the national coach of Amin Younes.
1:10 p.m.:
Do the three sorted out Hummels, Müller and Boateng play a role in the team with regard to a possible nomination?
“Now we want to win the players in the World Cup qualification first,” said Löw: “The names Thomas Müller, Mats Hummels or Jerome Boateng don't play a role yet.
What happens then will be seen.
In May we will decide what we are missing and then we will react. "
DFB-PK with Jogi Löw in the live ticker: What can Musiala and Wirtz do?
Löw is still covered
1:06 p.m.:
How
does the national coach
feel about the youngsters Wirtz and Musiala?
“I can't give you a guarantee,” explains Löw: “You are still very, very young.
In the whole history of German football there have been few players who were younger.
Maybe Uwe Seeler.
You can be proud of that.
But after a training session I can't allow myself to judge, but technically they can definitely keep up.
But we still have to work with them.
Depending on the situation, they will be used. "
1:03 p.m.:
Has the debacle against Spain been analyzed again?
“We all made mistakes against Spain.
It was a total slip, everything was below our level, "said the national coach resolutely:" We have to work on the basis again, both on the defensive and on the offensive.
We will stick to it consistently and rigorously. "
12:59 p.m.:
How will you
compensate
for Toni Kroos' failure?
“Toni is a player who always wants to play.
But the medical department has decided that it doesn't make sense, ”explains Löw:“ But we're very well staffed overall in the midfield.
Ilkay is in very good shape, Leon Goretzka is in top shape.
Jo Kimmich is consistently at a high level and Flo Neuhaus is a player that I personally appreciate very much. "
12:54 p.m.:
What about Julian Draxler and Julian Brandt, who were both not nominated?
“The door is of course not closed.
Julian Draxler has played more often recently, but he needs the rhythm, "says the national coach:" The same applies to Julian Brandt.
He's got huge abilities, he can be such an important player.
I expect a reaction from him now.
I'll be watching over the next two months. "
DFB-PK with Jogi Löw in the live ticker: National coach with a tough announcement - "I won't be considerate anymore!"
12.52 p.m
.: Now Löw makes a tough statement: “In the past few months I have really taken the entire situation into consideration,” says Löw clearly: “But now I won't take any more.
We will now use the three games to get used to it.
We want to lay a foundation when the EM preparations start in May. "
12.49 p.m.:
The national coach now explains that he has spoken a lot with the team.
“We now have to deal with the sporting things,” says Löw: “What can we deal with in the short time?
How do we want to defend?
How does our bloc look especially with regard to the European Championship?
Then we'll see.
12.46 p.m.:
What are Löw's expectations for the upcoming games: "We want to show the fans a reaction and sell well after we had a bad end to last year," said the national coach.
12.45 p.m.:
So, that's it from the BVB star.
Now the national coach follows directly.
We are curious what he has to report.
12.43 p.m.:
How did the upheaval at the DFB go?
"I thought it wasn't that bad," says Can: "2019 was ok, 2020 of course not so, but that was also due to the fact that we never had a top lineup."
12.41 p.m .:
“I generally see myself in the center and not as a right-back.
Whether in the defensive midfield or as a central defender, it doesn't matter, "says Can:" I can very well imagine a central defender duo with Mats Hummels at the European Championships. "
DFB-PK with Emre Can in the live ticker: BVB star raves about Jogi Löw
12.39 p.m.:
What does Can say in general about coach Löw and his departure: "
Being
a good coach is important, but what is important to me, what
kind of
person is he?", Says the 26-year-old: "Everyone here at the DFB can confirmed what a great person Jogi Löw is.
We as a team want to give him a successful European Championship as a farewell. "
12.36 p.m.:
Marco Reus (injured) and Julian Brandt are two BVB stars missing from the DFB squad: “Nothing has been decided until the European Championship, the boys have to keep going,” says Can: “Maybe it's a sign of that National coach.
The players will certainly be disappointed too, but they have to see it as motivation. "
12.34 p.m.:
How does the BVB star experience the outgoing national coach?
"He is very motivated, you can feel that in the first few days here," explains Can.
12.32 p.m.: Does
the 0: 6 against Spain in November still play a role?
"That's already an issue, but we have to tick it off, draw the right conclusions from it and do it better now."
12.31 p.m.: It starts
almost on time!
Emre Can kicks off.
Update from March 24th, 12:22 p.m.:
In a few minutes the DFB-PK of national coach Jogi Löw should start in Duisburg.
At the same time, Chancellor Angela Merkel will appear in front of the press *.
There is a lot going on in Germany today!
We stay sporty here and listen to Mr. Löw's words.
DFB-PK with Joachim Löw and Emre Can in the live ticker
Duisburg - It is the beginning of the end of an era at the DFB *.
In the summer of 15 years as national coach *, Joachim Löw will provide the post after the EM.
The succession?
Uncertain.
Of course, this topic has dominated football in Germany for weeks, but the DFB has already announced that it will not make any quick decisions and present a new national coach at the appropriate time.
Most recently, FCB coach Hansi Flick and U21 coach Stefan Kuntz were considered favorites *.
But before Löw and his boys have to say goodbye, they must first qualify for the World Cup for the 2022 tournament.
With Iceland, Romania and North Macedonia there are feasible tasks waiting for the DFB team, which is in a state of upheaval.
DFB-PK in the live ticker: Has there already been contact with a successor, Jogi?
Niklas Süle (FC Bayern) and Robin Gosens (Atalanta Bergamo) are out of the first game on Thursday evening.
Toni Kroos (Real Madrid) left again due to an adductor injury and will be absent from all three World Cup qualifying games.
Otherwise, the youngsters Jamal Musiala * (FC Bayern) and Florian Wirtz (Bayer Leverkusen) should celebrate their DFB debuts.
Perhaps Jogi Löw will already issue a commitment guarantee?
At the PK on Wednesday at 12.30 p.m., at which Emre Can will also be present, the national coach will certainly be asked a few questions about this personality and his own.
Here you can follow the digital media round in the live ticker.
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