DFB-PK in front of Spain: national coach Flick fights with journalists

Created: 2022-11-27 06:29

By: Antonio Jose Riether

The day before the decisive game against Spain, national coach Hansi Flick held a press conference.

The most important statements to read.

• National coach Hansi Flick gave a press conference on Saturday.

• After the defeat at the start of the World Cup, Germany will face Spain on Sunday.

• The DFB did not provide a player for the PK and risked a fine from FIFA.

Update, 2:41 p.m .:

The press conference ended in just over twenty minutes.

Next up is the game against Spain on Sunday night.

DFB-PK: Hansi Flick exudes optimism ahead of the Spain duel - "approach the whole thing positively"

Update, 2:40 p.m .:

"It's like we see this game and we know how each individual has trained and is on it.

There are players like Jamal Musiala, who has hinted that he needs to be substituted.

We see what works and what doesn't and also evaluate our own work," says Flick about his move against Japan.

Update, 2:38 p.m .:

“I approach the whole thing positively and we’re looking forward to the game because it’s part of it.

We have the quality to win the game”, about his personal stress due to the suboptimal opening game.

Update, 2:37 p.m .:

The national coach was also asked about the recent statements by Belgium captain Eden Hazard.

He had commented disparagingly on the protest action by the DFB team.

"It would have been better if they hadn't and won, We're here to play football, I'm not here to spread a political message," said the Real Madrid player.

When asked how Flick felt about Eden Hazard's comments, he quickly said: "No" and stuck to his brief answer.

Update, 2:36 p.m .:

“We will make deals again tonight so that everyone can regain confidence in their qualities,” says Flick, who once again emphasizes the strengths of the Japan game.

“We had 25.26 shots on goal against Japan but only scored one goal.

That's in the past now.

It's always about the things that we can decide.”

Flick engaged in a short battle of words with journalists at PK – because of Kimmich's position

Update, 2:34 p.m .:

“Is Flick Kimmich in the right back for the team?” A journalist wants to know.

With this question, the national coach asks the questioner: “Why in the interests of the team?

How do you see him… as a six?” Flick replies.

When the journalist answered that Gündogan and Goretzka could also form midfield, Flick said: "They can too, but we have right-backs who can play.

That's why we're waiting."

Update, 2:31 p.m .:

Who will be in the starting XI tomorrow?

"We have to wait for Leroy's final training today, but it's gratifying that he can train with us.

Now we'll see how the training is going," said Flick regarding the ailing Bayern star.

"I'm not insecure.

The nice thing is that several positions are open because of the quality.

I'll sleep on it one night, watch the final training session and be a bit smarter in the morning," he commented on his thoughts on the starting line-up.

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Update, 2:28 p.m .:

Is the average performance in tournaments in recent years a structural problem?

“In 2016 we were in the semi-finals, that was a success.

It's not enough for the top, but the last two tournaments weren't like that.

The focus is now on the next game, it's the first final for us, ”replies Flick.

Update, 2:27 p.m .:

How did the DFB coaches deal with the defeat against Japan?

“It was about showing well what we did wrong and addressing this clearly.

The team clearly accepted that,” said the coach.

“We talked about the game and we believe in our idea of ​​playing football.

(...) Such a defeat is bitter because it was definitely preventable, but we will continue on this path because we have confidence in the team."

Hansi Flick justifies PK going it alone: ​​"We don't want to expect any player to drive that long"

Update, 2:25 p.m .:

“The quality that the two have at a young age is fantastic.

They have developed well in Barcelona in the last two years and have found their place in the national team," says Flick about the Spanish youngsters Pedri and Gavi.

Update, 2:23 p.m .:

“We have a plan and hope that it will work tomorrow,” says Flick regarding the game against Spain.

"We're looking forward to this game," he added.

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Update, 2:21 p.m .:

Flick is asked about the fact that he is taking part in the PK without a player.

“We don't want to expect any player to drive that long.

It's almost three hours and we're playing tomorrow.

I said I'll do it alone.

All 26 players are important, they want to prepare for tomorrow's game," said the national coach.

“I think we have a good media center, we could have done that there too.

But that's the way it is, we have to accept that.

Like so many things.”

Update, 2:19 p.m .:

The press conference with Hansi Flick starts a little late.

Update from November 26, 2:13 p.m .:

The press conference with Hansi Flick will start in a few moments.

Will the national coach also comment on the impending fine?

The answer will be available from 2.15 p.m.

World Cup 2022: DFB accepts a fine and does not send any players to the PK

Update from November 26, 1:47 p.m .:

In half an hour, Hansi Flick will be alone in front of the microphones in Doha.

The national coach will not attend the press conference with one of his players as planned because the media center is too far from the DFB headquarters in the north of the emirate.

Thus, the DFB could certainly collect a fine.

Update from November 26, 1:08 p.m .:

The DFB had actually announced before the press conference that it would select a player at noon who would attend the media appointment together with Hansi Flick.

However, the association has now announced that only the national coach will attend the obligatory press conference before the game against Spain.

Now the DFB is threatened with a fine by FIFA.

The reason for this are the regulations of the world association, according to which the teams are obliged to hold a press conference with the national coach and one player the day before the matches.

The DFB is now ignoring this and only sending the 57-year-old to the media center in Doha, after the PK Flick has to hurry to the final training session at 5:30 p.m. in Al-Shamal to the north.

World Cup 2022: DFB press conference with Hansi Flick - without players for the date

First report from November 26th:

Al Shamal – The day before the decisive second group game against Spain, national coach Hansi Flick gives a press conference.

Which player will attend the media round has not yet been determined about two hours beforehand.

As the German Football Association announced, this will only be selected after lunch at the team headquarters in Al-Ruwais.

DFB-PK with Hansi Flick: The decision on the cast is only made at short notice

But why is the decision postponed?

According to the DFB, the reason lies in the processes, because the German team is about an hour's drive from the Main Media Center in Doha, from where all press conferences are held.

The German team's final training session in Al-Shamal to the north is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Qatar time, i.e. 5:30 p.m. CET.

Despite the tight schedule, the DFB team is obliged to provide a player in addition to the head coach at the press conference on the day before the game.

According to FIFA, this was sent to the participating teams by circular.

If an association violates the guidelines, fines could be imposed.

DFB-PK with Hansi Flick: tight schedule for the national coach and his team

Apparently, the DFB had hoped to hold their final press conference before the second round match at the media center in Al-Shamal, close to the team's hotel.

Apparently, FIFA had something against it and insisted on holding the appointment in Doha, even though this means a journey of more than 100 kilometers for the members of the German team.

So Hansi Flick and the chosen player have to drive from the north of Qatar to the capital.

Although Sunday's game against Spain takes place in Doha, the team will not arrive until matchday.

FC Bayern professional Joshua Kimmich was present at the press conference before the game against Japan, and Kai Havertz and Julian Brandt last answered questions from press representatives on Friday.