Since winning the World Cup in Brazil back in 2014, the German national team has struggled mightily in competitions. Germany has not reached the knockout rounds in the last two World Cup and has only reached the semifinals of the EUROs once (2016).
After Joachim Löw’s 15-year successful reign ended in 2021, Hansi Flick’s short stint with Die Mannschaft failed to return Germany to the glory days. Julian Nagelsmann has reinvigorated the fanbase with his iteration of attacking football but will still need to produce some hardware to label his tenure a success.
How do the players feel about the fans’ renewed faith in the squad?
“Yes, the hope is absolutely justified,” Bayern Munich star Joshua Kimmich told Bild (via @iMiaSanMia). “Nevertheless, there’s still a long way to go. I think we are on the right track. I have said it a few times in the past, the World Cup does not start when the tournament begins, but already in the preparations. Until then, every win is good for us. Even against Hungary on Tuesday, where there’s nothing at stake anymore, we still want to keep going.”
While Germany has only played five matches under the captaincy of Kimmich, the results are very encouraging. The team will have to endure the struggles of UEFA qualifying in 2025, but thanks to the young talent and veteran depth, expectations continue to rise.
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