DFB-PK in front of Hungary: Gnabry use is questionable – Müller demands two wins
Created: 06/11/2022, 06:21
By: Vincent Fischer
National coach Hansi Flick and Thomas Müller face the press before the away game of the German national team in Hungary.
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Hansi Flick demands the national team's first victory in the Nations League against Hungary.
According to the national coach, there are question marks before Serge Gnabry is deployed.
Thomas Müller sees the fight against homophobia as a matter of the heart.
1:24 p.m .:
That’s it from the press conference in Herzogenaurauch.
Thomas Müller and Hansi Flick have made their statements.
Here is the most important thing to read.
Thomas Müller (player of the German national team) on...
...his first World Cup as a fan:
“The first World Cup that I remember was in 1998. The perception of football started in 1996.
Oliver Bierhoff was already known to me before the national team.
I think I was still too young for public viewing.
I remember the Argentina game in 2006 well, I was at a bigger event there.”
...the physical strain:
"It's just the way it is.
We have a good squad and will be able to handle it.
It's definitely not a dream.
It's imperative that we win the two games and then go on vacation."
...gestures against discrimination and racism:
"Leon's action
(Goretzka, in last year's European Championship game, ed.)
was absolutely spontaneous.
The Hungarian fan block didn't show itself from its best side.
That was a sign from Leon personally, but it spoke from our hearts.
We made solidarity with the action of the English.
If there is a reason, then of course we are open.
However, we are not planning a campaign all the time and we don't want it to have an inflationary effect.
When we did something like that, there were also one or the other who didn't like it that much."
Thomas Müller (player of the German national team) on...
... the EM-Aus 2021:
"I do not live in the past.
We're going to Hungary today to get confirmation for the England game.
We want to reward ourselves for the coming months and for the performances in the last few games.”
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...his position as a "spatial interpreter"
: "I don't actually see these surprising routes.
I always try to be logical.
It's a lot about timing, and then you can also hurt the opponent.
Of course, tuning is more difficult to establish with players that you don't play with that often.
We also have other types of players here in the national team.”
… his role in the team:
"I don't feel like dad, I'm not either.
I try to give input both on and off the pitch.
I try to tickle and motivate the boys.
But then you have to deliver something on the pitch - of course I want to set an example."
Thomas Müller (player of the German national team) on...
...the Homeground in Herzogenaurauch:
“The rooms are kept very functional.
One is encouraged to leave the rooms and spend time at the camp.
You can get treatment.
Games, fun and sports are provided.
You can feel good, but you also have enough focus for the tournament.”
...his position in the DFB's top scorer rankings:
"I didn't expect it to be about goal records today.
I still have a few goals in mind.
I can't say exactly how many there will be.
How many come out in the end is not decisive.”
...Jamal Musiala:
“He also works on the things that he is not so good at.
It's impressive how he gets out of situations with the ball.
Turning forward is one of his strengths.
There are certainly players with a better finish or passing game.
But that's what distinguishes him since he's been with the Bayern pros: he's always working on himself."
1:04 p.m .:
Thomas Müller takes Hansi Flick’s place at the desk.
Hansi Flick (coach of the German national team) on...
...the quality of Hungary:
"They are a team that defends very well.
They are well organized, compact and narrow.
They know how to defend aggressively and make life difficult for the opponent.
That is why it will be a difficult task for us.”
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..the forthcoming World Cup in Qatar:
"It's about the fact that we have to prepare well.
We now have four games left, which we will gratefully accept.
After such a long season, it's obviously tough for the players.
We want to play a successful World Cup.”
...the atmosphere in the stadium:
"It will be a good atmosphere, which is what you hope for.
There may be whistles.
I know that from my own experience as a player.
But as soon as the referee blows the whistle, you ignore it.”
...Lukas Nmecha:
"He has a good pace and can put the opponent under pressure.
He has shown that he can possibly be an option.
He's an option, like everyone else."
Hansi Flick (coach of the German national team) on...
...the wear and tear:
"Four games are just too many after such a long season.
We had a pandemic, so many games with English weeks were postponed.
It's a short summer break, you have almost no preparation.
You should ask yourself how you can give the players a break.”
...Joshua Kimmich:
"He played two very good games and showed how important he is for our team."
...Leon Goretzka and the Hungarian fans:
"It's not an issue for us.
Everyone has played so many games where the atmosphere was heated.
Everyone has had to endure it at this level.”
Hansi Flick (coach of the German national team) on...
...Timo Werner:
"We need players who are in rhythm.
This is particularly important for Qatar.
We don't have any time to fix it again.
We expect everyone who wants to join the squad to keep their fitness at a top level.
It is quite possible that he will play from the start tomorrow.”
...Antonio Rüdiger:
"He has made a fantastic development.
The fact that he can play for Real Madrid is the reward for his work.
He is someone who is very focused in training.
He can always play and played over 6,000 minutes last season.
He's an absolute leader in there."
...Manuel Neuer and Thomas Müller:
“Manuel Neuer will play.
Thomas is a player who is good for every team."
...Serge Gnabry:
"His commitment is questionable.
He has muscular problems in his calf.”
Hansi Flick (coach of the German national team) on...
...Rotation in the starting XI:
"We just want to get the three points and reward ourselves for the commitment and effort.
That was a big step forward against England and we want to confirm that now.
As a coaching team, we want to give everyone the chance to play, but in the end it's the result that counts."
...the game against Hungary:
“After England, the game against Hungary is the toughest.
We have to build on the performance against England.
That will be a very big task for us.”
12:45 p.m .:
The national coach enters the room, but Thomas Müller is still missing.
It's about to start!
Update from June 10, 12:41 p.m .:
Hansi Flick and Thomas Müller are expected here in a few minutes.
How is the national team preparing for the difficult game in Hungary?
First report from June 10, 12:00 p.m.:
Herzogenaurach – the German national team is under pressure.
In the Nations League (Liga A/Group 3), the team around national coach Hansi Flick is only third in the table after two match days.
At the start there was only a draw against Italy and England.
With an away win in Hungary (20.45 / RTL), "the team" could jump to first place in the table.
National team: press conference with Hansi Flick and Thomas Müller in the live ticker
In the Puskas Arena in Budapest, however, the national team is facing a difficult game.
Again and again, the Hungarian fans - some of them violent hooligans - attract negative attention, most recently at the home game against England.
The game should have taken place as a "ghost game" with no spectators, but a loophole in the regulations allowed fans to accompany children into the stadium.
During the prostration, which the English regularly commit to fight racism, the audience began whistling at the players.
DFB expects chaos game in Budapest - Hungary fans with boos and homophobic chants
The last encounter with the German national team was not without incident either.
While the organizers wanted to set an example against discrimination and for diversity around the game in the Allianz Arena, the Hungarian supporters who had traveled with them attracted attention even before the game with their homophobic chants.
It was hot during the game too.
After a temporary deficit, Leon Goretzka saved the team from being eliminated in the group stage and scored the equalizer shortly before the end - including provocative heartfelt celebrations towards the Hungary fans.
The followers will probably have him on the list.
Before leaving for Budapest, Hansi Flick and Thomas Müller will speak at a press conference from 12.45 p.m.
We report in the live ticker.
(vfi)
