Germany’s national football team has made a shocking decision, sacking manager Hansi Flick just nine months before the highly anticipated European Championships set to be hosted in their own backyard. This move comes on the heels of a string of poor performances, with Germany losing to Belgium, Poland, Colombia, and Japan since their World Cup group stage exit.
Flick, who took charge in 2021 after winning the Champions League with Bayern Munich, witnessed his team’s latest humiliation in a 4-1 friendly defeat against Japan. Under his leadership, Germany had failed to find their footing, and discontent was brewing among fans and officials alike.
Bernd Neuendorf, President of the German Football Association, expressed the gravity of the decision: “The men’s senior national team needs new impetus after the recent disappointing results. We need a spirit of optimism and confidence in our own country. Sporting success is the top priority for the DFB, so the decision was inevitable.”
In a swift response, Rudi Voller, Hannes Wolf, and Sandro Wagner have been appointed to lead Germany in their upcoming friendly against France. The DFB is now on the hunt for Flick’s successor, aiming for a quick appointment.
Hansi Flick’s tenure, once promising, ends with just 12 wins in 25 matches, leaving Germany eager to turn a new leaf as they prepare to host Euro 2024.
