Before diving into DAZN's coverage of Bayern's upcoming match in Cologne, let's first address the international break's aftermath. Laura Wontorra, the 34-year-old DAZN presenter, took to Instagram and threw a "provocative question" at expert Sami Khedira.
The topic at hand? The German national team's disheartening performance during their recent international matches, which saw defeats against Turkey and Austria.
Wontorra inquired, "Of course we want to talk about the DFB, it was a painful international break. There were two defeats. Both on Saturday in Berlin against the Turkish team and on Tuesday in Vienna against the Austrian team. So, here's a thought-provoking question for you: How much is German soccer in danger at the moment?"
Khedira, a 2014 World Cup champion, responded candidly, "It's been an issue for several years, not just recently. Since 2018, we haven't been delivering the results we should have, and that creates fear. We deserved to lose both games."
Khedira elaborated that the Austrians' sharpness, aggression, passion, and desire were what the German team was crucially lacking. He acknowledged the obvious problems within the senior national team, which is merely a result of underlying issues. The team's lack of world-class status has continued for a long time, and there are players who possess the potential but have yet to fully realize it.
The German national team's struggles don't solely affect the national team; it stretches beyond the turf and into club teams like Borussia Dortmund. In fact, the team's poor performance can be attributed to a multitude of factors, including inconsistent coaching, player development, squad balance, injuries, financial challenges, and fan expectations.
Khedira's experiences with teams like Real Madrid may shed some light on how these challenges might be overcome. Strong leadership, a cohesive team culture, and an effective player development program play important roles in achieving success.
[1] Records and statistics from the 2023 season as well as relevant history in player development and coaching changes were considered in this section. [2] Inferring from Khedira's experiences at Real Madrid and reflecting on the evaluation of various factors contributing to teams' struggles.
