The third game in the World Cup qualification is on: Germany travels to Iceland.
Before the game, Hansi Flick and Leon Goretzka spoke.
The PK for reading.
Germany wants to perfect the winning hat trick against Iceland.
At the press conference, Hansi Flick and Leon Goretzka answered the reporter's questions.
The PK for reading.
+++ UPDATE +++
1:22 p.m.: The press conference is over. Most important finding: Marco Reus will miss the DFB in Iceland due to an injury (see 12:59 p.m.).
1:18 p.m .:
“Fortunately, the stadiums are getting full again, which makes coaching on the pitch more difficult.
But we are happy to accept that and then order another herbal tea in the evening to protect our vocal cords, ”jokes Goretzka.
1:17 p.m .:
Goretzka on his interaction with Joshua Kimmich: “I get on blindly with Jo.
We have a very similar idea of football. "
1:16 p.m.:
Goretzka on the human rights situation in Qatar: “We keep emphasizing what we stand for here at the DFB and we want to set an example.
But we will take part in the World Cup in order to use the platform to continue to draw attention to the fact that things like human rights must be taken into account when awarding the award in the future. "
1:12 p.m .:
“We will of course concentrate primarily on ourselves.
In the game with the ball, we made a good step forward in the last game.
We want to build on that.
We will certainly take a closer look at the opponent, ”says Goretzka.
1:10 p.m.:
Rudi Völler went crazy after a game against Iceland in the sports studio.
Goretzka: “I watched the scenes often.
We have to make sure that Hansi doesn't get into a similar situation after the game. "
13:08:
Goretzka on the youngsters Wirtz, Musial and Co .: “They did their job very well.
It is important that they have an intact team, and they have it.
We don't hear the same music as they do, but we still find something in common. "
13:07:
Goretzka on his leadership role: “I want to give the team security with consistently good performances.
Outside of the field, I have no hesitation in expressing my opinion anyway. "
13:05:
“The two games were very different, against Liechtenstein it was similar to a handball game.
We then had more room against Armenia.
In the case of Iceland, we have again identified rooms that we want to use.
Let's see how it works.
We want to confirm the performance, ”says Goretzka.
1:02 p.m.: That's it with the national coach's appearance. Leon Goretzka is coming soon.
12:59 p.m.:
The coach confirms: Marco Reus will not be in the squad against Iceland.
“There is nothing to be seen in the knee.
It's okay, but he's in trouble.
It was just too short.
I guess: a day longer would have been good, then he would have been fit.
And of course I hope that he will be available for Dortmund at the weekend, ”he explains.
12:58 p.m .:
“We didn't focus much on the opponent and rather pay attention to our own content.
They are very dangerous in the front of the box and in set pieces, so we have to be careful, ”warns Flick.
“I know one or the other player and will show the team the opponent tomorrow.
At first it doesn't matter who is on the other side.
I want my team to do the things I tell them to do. "
12:57 p.m.:
Flick starts with praise for one of his leading players:
“Leon Goretzka did an excellent job against Armenia.
He has tremendous momentum, initiated goals, that's exactly what we want. "
12.53 p.m.: It starts with Hansi Flick.
12.51 p.m.:
The DFB does not seem to be too
particular about
punctuality.
No trace of Flick and Goretzka yet.
It is not the first DFB-PK to start late.
Update from September 7, 12.29 p.m.:
Marco Reus' failure for the game against Iceland is quite certain.
Are there any other national players with problems?
Among other things, national coach Hansi Flick will provide information about the staff.
Of course, what Leon Goretzka has to say is also eagerly awaited.
The PK starts in 15 minutes.
Keep going!
First report from September 7th:
Reykjavik - The international break is already coming to an end.
The German national team * wants to win the third mandatory win against Iceland in the third competitive game under the new national coach Hansi Flick.
Bitter: BVB star Marco Reus was missing from the final training.
The Dortmunder's DFB career has repeatedly been slowed down by injuries - will the next chapter follow and he will be missing against Iceland?
Kai Havertz and Robin Gosens are there again.
While the start against Liechtenstein was not very exciting, the DFB-Elf sparked a touch of euphoria with the 6-0 win against Armenia.
Iceland is now followed by the toughest of the three opponents, at least in name.
However, football on the small island is in a crisis, and not just in terms of sport.
In the qualification group J you occupy the penultimate place, a major abuse scandal also catapulted almost the entire top of the association out of office.
DFB-PK with Hansi Flick and Leon Goretzka in the live ticker - "Want to play football that inspires"
What the German team showed in Stuttgart on Sunday gives hope - even if the opponent was overwhelmed in every way and, of course, was not a yardstick.
The fans in Stuttgart were enthusiastic, at times even "Oh, how nice is that" calls echoed through the stadium.
That hasn't existed for a long time.
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These moments will be quickly forgotten, however, when a tired sleeping car kick à la Liechtenstein follows against Iceland.
"We want to play football that inspires, that is fun," said Flick before the Armenia game.
Germany has now taken the top of the table again, with a win against Iceland they could break away.
This time, Hansi Flick will be accompanied by Leon Goretzka * at the press conference. We'll be there live from 12.45 p.m.
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