Germany's National Soccer Team Bites the Dust in Vienna
What a Nightmare!
After their heartbreaking defeat against Turkey, the German national soccer team was hoping to make amends against Austria. But things took a turn for the worse. The evening in Vienna turned into a disaster and sparked intense debates that are sure to leave everyone talking.
What Went Wrong at the Ernst Happel Stadium?
The team, under the guidance of Julian Nagelsmann, suffered their lowest point since...well, we can't even remember anymore. The Germans fell hard to Austria in a clash of emotions, just three days after their impressive performance against Turkey (2-3). The match in Vienna ended in a 2-0 defeat for the dominant team of the past few decades. But there's more to the disappointing outcome than just the final score. Nagelsmann's team has given rise to heated discussions, and no one can deny that the criticism is justified. The topic of the hour? Is this national team truly struggling? Is Nagelsmann the right man for the job? And is he overwhelming the players with his ideas? Prepare for an intense ride as things heat up and negative opinions start to paint a grim picture.
Teams and Goals
Germany: Goals: N/A; Teams: Trapp - Tah, Rüdiger, Hummels, Havertz (Ducksch) - Gündoğan (Kimmich), Goretzka (Andrich) - Sané, Brandt (Henrichs), Gnabry (Wirtz) - Füllkrug (Müller); Coach: Nagelsmann.
Austria: Goals: Sabitzer (29.), Baumgartner (73.); Teams: Schlager - Posch, Lienhart, Alaba (Danso), Mwene (Wöber) - Seiwald, Xaver Schlager - Baumgartner (Schmid), Laimer (Entrup), Sabitzer (Seidl) - Gregoritsch (Kalajdzic); Coach: Rangnick.
What Went Right?
Hmm...Well, at least we know it can't get any worse.
What Went Wrong?
Everything! And I mean EVERYTHING! Many believe that the German national team is just a faint echo of its former glory. The defense is a mess, not unlike the construction site that is Berlin's chaotic BER airport. The hosts handled the Germans with ease, using simple long balls to pepper their defense. The offense, which had delivered in the past, was nowhere to be found. It was as timid as a young chamois taking its first leap. Only when all hope seemed lost, with a 2-0 deficit and a red card to Leroy Sané for a wild assault on Philipp Mwene, did things start to look up. But even then, it wasn't that promising.
The Future of the DFB Team
One thing that gives us a glimmer of hope is the return of Jamal Musiala. He is, without a doubt, the shining star of the evening. And the second: Hansi Flick. His story will have to be rewritten after twelve months of darkness, or rather, Germany's disastrous performance at the World Cup in Qatar.
Why Was Joshua Kimmich Not Included in the Starting Lineup?
After the defeat against Turkey, everyone was talking about the role of Joshua Kimmich, with even experts suggesting that things weren't working between the captain and Nagelsmann. But the national coach had a different explanation for his surprising decision. He wanted to test variability to prepare for the European Championship. It's a daring move, considering Kimmich has only been left on the bench once in 72 competitive matches under Nagelsmann.
Comments on the Game
İlkay Gündoğan (captain of the DFB team): "It was all self-inflicted. Leroy's red card sums up the entire situation. The frustration, the disappointment. We made it far too easy for the Austrians. We weren't good enough."
Enrichment Data
The Ernst Happel Stadium is no stranger to significant soccer matches. In fact, it was the venue for the 1995 UEFA Champions League Final, which saw Ajax defeat Milan 1-0 with a late goal from Patrick Kluivert.
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