DFB-PK ahead of Italy: Hansi Flick wants maximum success at the World Cup in Qatar

Created: 06/14/2022, 05:40

By: Stefan Schmid

Before the match against Italy, Hansi Flick and Manuel Neuer presented themselves to the journalists.

All statements of the PK here in the ticker for reading.

• Hansi Flick

  sticks to

  maximum World Cup claims

  - despite recent mixed performances

• Hansi Flick

  sees

  clear potential for improvement in the

  switching game

• Manuel Neuer

  doesn't "want to

  drag

  himself across the pitch "

1:53 p.m.:

That's it with the most important statements from the PK.

1:48 p.m .:

Italy classifies Neuer as a “very big” team.

He would classify a win against the Italians as a great success for the DFB team.

Neuer doesn't "want to drag himself across the square"

1:47 p.m .:

A journalist wants to know whether Neuer has to change his goalkeeping game due to his advanced age.

Neuer refers to the constant learning process that would take place anyway.

In terms of age, he doesn't want to "drag himself across the field" just to stay active into old age.

1:45 p.m.:

Neuer is asked about the duel with Gianluigi Donnarumma on the opposing side, who - like Neuer - is considered one of the best goalkeepers in the world.

However, the German keeper refuses to make a clear statement and refers to the quality of many other goalkeepers.

Neuer: "Hunger is here"

1:43 p.m.:

"We have the motivation, the hunger there," says Neuer about the current state of the team, which was previously addressed at a joint team evening.

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1:40 p.m.:

This ends the PK with Flick.

Manuel Neuer is now answering the questions.

1:35 p.m .:

An Italian journalist asks what Flick thinks about the fact that Germany is currently the only football nation to comment on the questionable human rights situation in Qatar.

Flick points out that it is not his job to judge other nations.

1:37 p.m .:

But the national coach is not only concerned with the somewhat vulnerable defense, but also with the toothless offensive department.

Karim Adeyemi, brought up by a reporter, is not yet an option for Flick.

At the moment Lukas Nmecha has the edge for him.

Hansi Flick sees clear potential for improvement in the switching game

1:34 p.m .:

Flick sees potential for improvement for the DFB team, especially in the switching game.

Especially after losing the ball, his team should be able to counter-press faster.

But all this from a stable defensive, which should not act anxiously.

12:55 p.m .:

A rotation in midfield is not to be expected against Italy.

According to Flick, Leon Goretzka and Joshua Kimmich are "not overplayed" and are important for the consistency of the team.

12:53 p.m .:

"Wins are always important for a team".

Flick hopes that the team will be rewarded for their effort and that the team spirit will improve with a win.

Hansi Flick sticks to maximum World Cup claims - despite recent mixed performances

12:51 p.m .:

When asked whether the claims for the World Cup have to be corrected based on the last performances, Flick can only smile.

He doesn't want to know anything about the goal "Quarterfinals is enough".

"Then I also want to go to the semi-finals," Flick told the journalists present.

He continues to see the quality for maximum success in the team.

12:48 p.m .:

“We simply have the quality,” says Flick about what he expects from his team.

His team failed to prove this quality against Hungary.

He points positively to the encounters against Israel and the Netherlands.

Hansi Flick continues to trust Leroy Sané

12:45 p.m.:

No delay.

Hansi Flick starts before the scheduled time.

He starts immediately with Leroy Sané, who was recently criticized.

He points to his potential and that he already showed what he's made of last year.

12:23 p.m .:

The German team completed their final training session in Budapest this morning.

Since the training started about 10 minutes late, this can also have an impact on the press conference.

So it may take a little longer for Manuel Neuer and Hansi Flick to enter the PK.

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First report from June 13, 12:00 p.m.:

Budapest – Even after the disappointing 1-1 draw against Hungary, the German national team is still without a win in the Nations League (Liga A/Group 3).

There have been three 1-1 draws so far, and the last friendly in March against the Netherlands ended with the same result.

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Hansi Flick's team already has the Italian national team in front of them on Tuesday (Tuesday 20:45 / ZDF) and can break the ban against the European champions.

All statements from the press conference with the coach and Manuel Neuer before the next game can be found here.

National team: press conference with Hansi Flick and Manuel Neuer in the live ticker

Hansi Flick didn't want to hide his disappointment at all after only drawing against the Hungarian national team.

After just six minutes, there was a blow to the neck and “The Team” had to swallow the 0:1 through Zsolt Nagy.

In the person of Jonas Hofmann, the DFB-Elf was able to equalize the Hungarian lead just three minutes later, but that was not enough that evening.

So the first win - in the fourth game of the Nations League season - now has to be against the Italians.

It remains to be seen what plan Hansi Flick will lay out on the PK to defeat the Azzurri, who are leaders in the group.

In addition to Flick, Manuel Neuer will have his say at the press conference.

It is thanks to him that Germany was able to take at least one point from Hungary.

What is his assessment of the current situation of the team and how much pressure does he expect from the Italian offensive in Borussia Park in Mönchengladbach?