Germany’s coach Hansi Flick laments inefficiencies following World Cup exit

The early elimination of Germany from the World Cup has been attributed to a late mistake against Japan in their tournament opener, according to head coach Hansi Flick. In their last group game on Thursday, Germany defeated Costa Rica 4-2 behind two goals from Kai Havertz. However, Japan’s 2-1 victory against Spain meant Hansi Flick’s team finished third in Group E, trailing Spain on goal differential.

Ritsu Doan and Takuma Asano scored goals in the final 20 minutes to earn the Samurai Blue a 2-1 victory in the first group match against Japan, and Flick claimed his squad had paid the price for a dismal showing.

Flick stated “Our downfall didn’t happen today, but in 20 minutes against Japan.” “We could have defeated Spain if we had been a little more effective. But the disappointment is substantial.” On Thursday, Germany had 32 shots on goal, 11 of which were on target, compared to Costa Rica’s seven shots, five of which required Manuel Neuer to make a save.

“I’m not incoherent. In the first half, I was already disappointed and furious with the team “stated Flick. “Through errors and carelessness, we allowed the opponent into the game.” Added him: “We had a lot of opportunities we didn’t take advantage of in the first half, but we attempted to improve. We can hold ourselves accountable for the decision to return home. My coaching staff and I are both quite disappointed.” Thomas Muller, a forward for Germany, called the team’s early exit from the World Cup a “awful calamity” and suggested he may have played in his final international game.

Muller stated, “We felt our result would have been sufficient, so it’s unbelievably bitter for us. It’s a sense of helplessness, Germany has now failed to advance past the group stage twice in a row, repeating their appalling performance in Russia four years ago when they finished last in their group as the defending champions.

Muller, who has 10 goals in four World Cups, gave no assurances that he will stay with the national team.

“For me personally, this is an absolute catastrophe. If this was my last game, it was a huge pleasure,” the 33-year-old said.

“We experienced incredible moments together. In every game, I tried to leave my heart on the pitch. I’ve done it with love.”

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