Coach legend Jupp Heynckes looks back on the EM.
He didn't like the appearances of the national team - he has a lot of criticism for Jogi Löw.
Munich - Roberto Mancini managed to form a functioning team with Italy - so in the end the masterpiece was also achieved: the EM * title.
The German national team *, however, disappointed.
But what was it?
Who better to answer this question than "football pope" Jupp Heynckes?
In an interview with the
kicker,
the triple coach of FC Bayern * draws a conclusion on the European championship.
Apparently he didn't particularly enjoy watching the DFB-Elf.
“I missed the extraordinary team spirit that prevailed in Brazil in 2014,” said Heynckes.
"You can't be successful like that."
Jupp Heynckes criticizes Löw and DFB-Elf - "I get things when I see that"
In addition to the attitude, the 76-year-old also criticizes the tactical orientation of the German team: “The three-way defense can be as good as the back four, but every system has to be perfectly rehearsed.
And the great coaches didn't switch systems from one game to another.
I get states when I see that, ”he says to himself in a rage.
Heynckes does not save with clear criticism of the ex-national coach Jogi Löw - but he sees the coach by far not the only problem.
The promotion of young talent in Germany also gives him a headache.
“In German football it is a glaring problem that we no longer train full-backs - like Breitner, Brehme or Lahm once did.
In addition, we have no center-backs with world-class format and no center forwards with international class, ”he sums up.
Jupp Heynckes advises Hansi Flick: "Promote human components"
After all, the successful coach has a positive outlook on the future with Hansi Flick: “He has to promote the human component - as with Bavaria.
The national team needs a renewal ”, he is sure and lets - if you will - the next swipe in the direction of Löw:“ As a national coach, I have to go to the clubs and maintain contact with the coaches and players.
A national coach must be inspiring and set an example.
Hansi Flick will do that. "
Flick's first assignment as national coach is the World Cup qualifier against Liechtenstein on September 2nd.
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