"It was almost to be expected that something like this would happen": Flick marked by the corona chaos

Hansi Flick was in focus at the DFB press conference before the World Cup qualifying game against Liechtenstein because of the corona chaos.

The PK in the ticker for reading.

• Germany will face Liechtenstein in the penultimate World Cup qualifying game on Thursday

• From a sporting point of view, this game has little importance, the Flick-Elf has already qualified for the Qatar World Cup

• Niklas Süle's Corona case and the associated quarantine of five national players recently caused waves

• The DFB-PK with national coach Hansi Flick and Thomas Müller in the ticker for reading

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Update from November 10th, 1:25 p.m.:

The PK has ended.

As expected, the corona vortex surrounding Niklas Süle, who tested positive, and the associated quarantine departure of four other national players, including the unvaccinated Joshua Kimmich, was the big topic of the media round.

National coach Hansi Flick would like all players to be vaccinated in the future.

Thomas Müller also spoke about the vaccination debate in Germany

Thomas Müller on ...

... the motivation against Liechtenstein:

“We are all professionals.

After the corona vortex, you certainly had no problems typing articles into the keyboard.

Everyone in Germany has the problem.

I don't know what you're all doing now.

We have had a good training session and are ready for tomorrow "

... an impending corona chaos in the Bundesliga:

“A viral disease in winter gets going rather than slowing it down, that's logical.

I can't say what consequences this has for the Bundesliga, because I don't know. "

... the opponent Liechtenstein:

“I expect us to play a good game with demanding dynamics.

We want to implement the situations technically well and also score the goals.

You want to implement these things.

Unfortunately, we didn't take the first chances in the first leg, Liechtenstein defended well with its means.

You don't have to be talented, you need discipline and passion.

They will show that again tomorrow.

We have to use the scoring chances, then gaps will open up. "

... Kimmich's quarantine:

“These rules, which currently apply, have been in place for a long time.

Maybe the rules can be discussed.

But it was clear how things would be done, that was no surprise. "

... a classic striker:

“The best striker in the world Robert Lewandowski is physically strong, but he is not a breaker either.

Lukas Nmecha comes very close to this ideal.

I hope he can continue his run.

He scored a couple of goals from a striker during training yesterday.

He feels comfortable in the penalty area, has the skills and is greedy for goals. "

... the development towards the World Cup in one year:

“Everything is a process, if someone is out with an injury, it's the same. We still have a powerful force. You have to deal with the failures. Whoever gets along best with the conditions becomes world champion, that's what Hansi and Bierhoff said in Brazil in 2014 as well. It is also fun to respond to these challenges. When you see who we can nominate, you can count yourself lucky in German football. We are already qualified for the World Cup, but we have to take it seriously. Every player has to take our game philosophy with them. "

... a possible 1G obligation in football:

“The suggestion is ok. We do not decide which rules are drawn up, it is a political decision. As soon as it gets into this moral, ethical discussion, it can no longer be fixed in terms of numbers. The whole country is discussing, there are different opinions. We have to deal with people who disagree. I have to stick to the rules, and I'm not allowed to pick up the ball in the penalty area. We have to live by it, I don't have a better plan. "

... saying goodbye to Jogi Löw:

“I'm looking forward to seeing you again. We have a lot in common. Regardless of the sporting moments, it is simply the interpersonal experiences. There were one or the other evening when there were quite interesting events. We had a lot of fun and a good time together, that's what remains. I am curious to see how he will continue to work professionally, whether he will stay in football. I wish him that he finds something that gives him fulfillment. "

... the corona vortex:

“We met on Monday evening. It is good that we are doing the tests to be even more careful. There was a positive test from Niklas, which is nothing unusual in Germany at the moment. We handled it as the rules say. Therefore the players had to leave. We have to adapt to it. A lot has been asked about and said about the vaccination debate in recent weeks. I personally have already said something about this, there is no new stand. "

... his many international matches:

“I have a lot in common with Lahm and Klinsmann, and even more with Philipp. Although Klinsmann brought me to the pros for the first time. The European Championship in 1996 was the first tournament that I really noticed, it left its mark. Also for Bayern in the UEFA Cup. I played together with Philipp, also at the card table, we are friends. It's a nice feeling when I see my internationals count. But pride outweighs the fact that I played in these teams. "

... the approach of being a national player all the time:

“It is my aim to be the best competitive

I can be 365 days a year.

You deal with your teams in order to be successful.

It's about the awareness to work on your strengths and weaknesses.

Then maybe a few percent will be added.

You have a role model function and cannot be too strict in your private life.

If you approach this proactively, it creates awareness.

We had a special preparation for standard situations, so you can take a little homework home with you. "

Hansi Flick (national coach) on ...

... National team 24/7:

“We know that they are challenged every three or four days.

There is a lot of stress at this stage.

We thought about how we want to implement this.

It's a process, we'll discuss it with the club's coaches.

We just want the exchange, it's small things.

This idea of ​​always being a national player, it's about being proud and being a role model.

... the referee who will lead the game tomorrow:

“We were already pioneers in Germany.

We got to know and appreciate Bibi.

I'm looking forward to it, great, that it happens.

It is time to let a woman lead the game for men too. "

... saying goodbye to ex-national coach Jogi Löw:

“How do you know that we are drinking a bottle of red wine?

I don't know if he's coming today.

He knows from his own experience that we are very focused on the game.

I am happy to see him.

His call back then changed my life.

I feel very grateful and have learned a lot from it.

If we can drink a bottle of red wine at the end of the day, that would be very nice. "

... a kind of plan B after the failures:

“That is our job.

Things don't always go the way you want them to, you have to react to that.

We have short distances in the hotel, there is also a coffee machine.

We feel very comfortable.

There is a tactics board, etc. we were able to react quickly, the coaching team is outstanding. "

... the striker issue:

“A few weeks ago, it was still said that we need alternatives up front.

Jonny Burkardt has developed well.

Lukas Nmecha showed in training yesterday why he is here.

Maybe he'll play from the start in his home stadium tomorrow.

I am thereby fueling the speculation.

I really appreciate Kevin Volland, he's in very good shape in Monaco.

Unfortunately, Timo Werner is not there, Karim Adeyemi had to leave.

Now other players get their chance.

We don't moan, it goes on.

We trust the players, they are of high quality. "

... the lesson from the corona chaos:

“Anything that would minimize the risk in advance would be helpful.

We have to see how we can do it in the future and protect ourselves as best as possible. "

... the mood within the team:

“The atmosphere is okay.

There was a bit of unrest, but it goes on.

We have to deliver tomorrow. "

... the World Cup squad:

“Everyone who is there is on the note.

Everyone can draw attention to themselves.

We look closely, just like in the Bundesliga games.

We look forward to seeing the new players. "

... the opponent Liechtenstein:

“You gave us a big fight last time.

You want to deliver a surprise.

We want to do better this time, with more speed, depth and intensity.

I expect that we will uncompromisingly take the chances.

We have a strong team and want to show the fans a great performance in front of a sold out house, they should be able to celebrate and celebrate. "

... the World Cup location Qatar:

"We will fly over there again before Christmas and have a look."

... a mandatory vaccination:

“There are enough experts.

If they think so, they would.

In every area there are people who do not get vaccinated.

It's no different with us, but we're more transparent.

But we have a great responsibility.

I would like the players to be vaccinated.

But it's up to you.

I hope that there is no longer anything like that, that we have to send five players home. "

... Conversations with unvaccinated players:

“I talked to them, but that remains between us.

I will not give out any internals.

We only spoke briefly because of the situation, but we will make up for that in the next few weeks. "

... the possibility of only nominating vaccinated players:

“Qatar is still a long way off, we will see what comes next.

We have already thought about it in advance and have tested all of them because we feel it is our responsibility to ensure that everyone is healthy.

It was almost foreseeable that something like this would happen.

You shouldn't judge the people who worry.

The vaccination is the only option for professional football.

But everyone has responsibility for themselves.

I think we should get vaccinated. "

...the staff:

“We invited a lot of players, many players left us again for various reasons. We imagined it differently. There was a lot of hectic. We had to cancel the session due to the test results, we actually wanted to take the team with us. What are our goals for next year. We did our homework and qualified for Qatar. Due to the situation, we are now glad that we have already made it. Five players had to leave us because of Corona. Wirtz and Schlotterbeck had to leave injured. Yesterday Julian Draxler was added. It's high quality, I'm sorry for it. He has a muscular injury in his right back muscles. We re-nominated Jonathan Tag, Maxi Arnold and Ridle Baku. We have been watching Maxi for the past few months.Kevin Volland arrived late yesterday, we won't add any more players. We were satisfied with the quality of the training yesterday, afterwards we have the final training. Unfortunately, we have few opportunities to study something. We're looking forward to the game, Jogi Löw will be leaving. It's a special game, we want to thank him for everything he has done for Germany. "

Update from November 10, 12.25 p.m.:

In a few minutes the DFB press conference begins before the World Cup qualifying game against Liechtenstein.

National coach Hansi Flick will, among other things, take a position on the Corona case involving Niklas Süle.

Bayern professional Thomas Müller is also on the PK.

First report from November 10, 10:58 a.m .:

Munich / Wolfsburg - The excitement on Tuesday was great when Niklas Süle's * corona test was positive after arriving at the DFB team in Wolfsburg.

Four other players had to leave the team hotel immediately and were sent to quarantine.

And now?

The World Cup qualifier against Liechtenstein is on Thursday.

Süle, Joshua Kimmich *, Serge Gnabry, Jamal Musiala and Karim Adeyemi are out because of their isolation.

Ridle Baku, Maxi Arnold and Kevin Volland were nominated for this.

How is the national coach planning now?

What are the consequences of the corona chaos for the DFB kickers?

Hansi Flick * will answer these questions from 12.30 p.m. when the press conference begins in Wolfsburg.

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