Flick ponders a question - "I asked myself in the shower too"

Before his first game as national coach, Hansi Flick gave a press conference.

There were strange moments.

The press round in the live ticker.

1:31 p.m.: The press conference ended after just under 45 minutes.

The Qatar moment (see 1:08 p.m.) and Flick's answer to the captain's question (1:11 p.m.) caused laughter.

1.30 p.m.:

The team has trained many standards.

“We should take the time for it, in the club you often don't have time for it because of the tight schedule.

This can be extremely important, especially at the World Cup, ”says Kimmich.

1:28 p.m .:

"We'll be

fine,

" Kimmich replies succinctly when asked about the bus trip to Switzerland.

1:27 p.m.:

Kimmich on the approach against Liechtenstein: “Of course we want to press up and win a lot of balls.

The way to the gate has to be short, we don't want to torch for long.

We scored a lot of goals at FC Bayern as a result. "

1:24 p.m .:

“I hope that at 26 years of age I haven't come to the end of my development.

I still have a lot of potential, I want to tap that, ”he says.

1:22 p.m.:

Kimmich could act as captain tomorrow.

“Of course that would be a great honor for me, I was already the captain of the Confederations Cup.

I hope that the bandage got a little smaller, at that time I had to help with a paper clip, ”he jokes.

DFB-PK in the live ticker: Joshua Kimmich talks about his Abiball

1:20 p.m .:

“At the moment the table constellation doesn't look so great.

We have to make sure that we change that as soon as possible and qualify for the World Cup, ”says Kimmich.

He also sets out a big goal: "We want to win every game and at every tournament we go in with the aim of winning the tournament."

1:18 p.m.:

What does the game in Stuttgart mean for him?

“The first thing that comes up is memories of my graduation ball, which I had here in Stuttgart.

I spent an important part of my career here and went to boarding school here.

I'm looking forward to the game, ”said the midfielder.

On Sunday the DFB-Elf will play against Armenia in Stuttgart.

1:17 p.m.: Joshua Kimmich comes, Hansi Flick goes.

1:16 p.m.:

Last statement by Flick: “I have a very trusting relationship with Stefan Kuntz and the other coaches.

I concentrate on the senior national team and don't try to force my game idea on them.

We want to work on a common line. "

1:14 p.m.:

Flick makes it clear that the Bayern players do not have a special position under him.

"Other clubs also have outstanding coaches, Thomas Tuchel, Marco Rose, Pep Guardiola - they all do a great job."

1:13 pm:

Flick reveals: “There is no hierarchy in my coaching team.

I'm a national coach, but my team is just as important.

We decide everything together. "

1:11 p.m.:

Who will lead the team as captain tomorrow?

“I already thought about that in the shower.

I already have one or two candidates in mind, ”said Flick with a smile.

DFB-PK in the live ticker: Qatar is an issue, then the picture fails - Grittner reacts with humor

1:08 p.m.:

The human rights situation in Qatar is again an issue, then there is a short picture loss - DFB press spokesman Jens Grittner reacts with humor.

"That was the DFB censorship." The entire DFB stand behind the values ​​that the team also represents, he then clarifies.

1:05 p.m.:

There are no further failures or wounds.

"All the players who are here can play unconditionally," says Flick.

Two players have already been selected for the starting XI: Bernd Leno and Joshua Kimmich.

13:04:

Flick to opponent Liechtenstein: “You impressed me.

They play bravely, have good height and good order.

However, we tended to concentrate on our things in preparation. "

1:02 p.m.:

Flick is asked about Joshua Kimmich's position.

“It is far from the end of its development.

He is an absolute role model for every young player.

He will play a central role and that is on the six. ”Kimmich will shortly speak at the PK himself.

12.59 p.m.:

The national team travels by bus to the game in St. Gallen.

“For me it's a question of the route.

We have to plan just under three hours, there is always a lot of traffic around Stuttgart.

The bus was a decision by the DFB, which we have to accept, ”says Flick, referring to the logistics.

The DFB convoy was recently criticized for covering shorter distances by plane,

12:58 p.m .:

"A good beginning needs enthusiasm, a good ending needs discipline," explains Flick.

He wants to get the most out of the squad and "take the players with him in communication".

DFB-PK in the live ticker: Müller has to leave, new one is spared

12.55 p.m.:

Inquiry to Neuer: "We assume that he can be there again on Sunday," the national coach specifies.

12:54 p.m .:

“I am very convinced of the team.

We saw exactly what we wanted to see, ”says Flick, satisfied with the first training units.

12.53 p.m.:

Flick to the staff: "Manuel Neuer is not available due to load control. Bernd Leno will play for him.

Thomas Müller is leaving, he has an adductor injury.

But we have enough players on site and can replace him. "

Hansi Flick arrives a little late.

The press talk can begin.

Update from September 1st, 12.30 p.m.:

The press conference with Hansi Flick begins in 15 minutes.

In front of the PK, the picture announced that Thomas Müller and Manuel Neuer will not be there.

Both stayed away from the final training.

Müller probably has adductor problems, Neuer is still sparing his foot after the capsule injury.

In all probability, Flick will confirm the failures in a moment.

First report from September 1st:

St. Gallen - Hansi Flick knows: When he makes his national coach debut against Liechtenstein, things have to be really tough right away.

Fatherly, he put his arm around Leroy Sané's shoulder.

Serge Gnabry * was slapped on the back of the head.

There was also personal encouragement for Timo Werner *.

"Good, Timo!", It rang out after a successful attack across the training ground, on which Flick reassembled his first squad, which had only been decimated by captain Manuel Neuer, for a special shift and tactical training on Tuesday afternoon.

DFB-PK with Hansi Flick in the live ticker: National coach wants to enforce his game idea

Old hand Thomas Müller *, returning Marco Reus, Kai Havertz as one of the few EM winners. Plus the teenage trio Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz and Karim Adeyemi. In addition to the turbo forces Sané, Gnabry and Werner, who were not ignited at the European Championships under Joachim Löw, Flick has a wide range of promising football offensive power with the national team. And he pays great attention to this before his opening duel on Thursday (8.45 p.m. / RTL) against the third-rate principality kickers in St. Gallen, Switzerland.

"It will be crucial that we implement our game idea", Flick formulated the central task during the restart under his direction. That also means: moving forward quickly and vertically. "We want to bring speed in", emphasized Flick's assistant and training organizer Danny Röhl. Because: "You can all defend", said Flick about Liechtenstein and the following opponents Armenia and Iceland in the World Cup qualification for Qatar 2022.

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