The sacking of Hansi Flick after Germany’s loss towards Japan is simply the most recent nightmare to hit the nationwide group. In actual fact, it appears as if the soccer gods stopped smiling on Germany after July 13, 2014. That evening, Die Mannschaft defeated Argentina to win their fourth World Cup crown. The victory noticed the world respect the German soccer system that had produced such a beast of a group. Nevertheless, since then, it has been all downhill for the group. They exited the Euros within the semi-final earlier than being knocked out within the group stage on the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Subsequent got here the 2020 Euro, the place they crashed out within the Spherical of 16. One other humiliation adopted within the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the place they didn’t qualify previous the group stage once more.
And now, with Flick gone, Germany are scampering to get a brand new man in cost with Euros set to start in lower than a yr. This has been a major downfall for the four-time world champion. Flick is the primary coach in German soccer historical past to be sacked, which reveals how chaotic the scenario is.
So, who’re the highest managers who might change Flick to grow to be the brand new German group head coach?
Julian Nagelsmann
The highest contender for the job is undoubtedly Julian Nagelsmann. After being unceremoniously sacked in mid-season by Bayern Munich, Nagelsmann is presently with no job. During the last decade, Germany made their title enjoying a high-pressing attacking type, one thing Nagelsmann has pioneered.
The 36-year-old has expertise managing Hoffenheim, Purple Bull Leipzig, and Bayern Munich. He additionally has the expertise of creating younger gamers corresponding to Timo Werner, Kerem Demirbay, Nordi Mukiele, Emil Forsberg, and Angelino.
Germany proper now are going by way of a transition, with nearly all of their 2014 profitable squad now out of rivalry for the nationwide group. Because of this a brand new era of gamers might want to take over, and there are few higher than Nagelsmann who can use these younger gamers to develop a model new group with a renewed vigour and identification.
Felix Magath
Former Bayern Munich coach Felix Magath additionally threw his title for the job in a current assertion. “It is vitally clear that we in soccer now urgently want somebody who can put this utterly insecure group again collectively, which is not in a position to match its efficiency,” Magath mentioned, as quoted by Purpose.com.
Magath has a wealth of expertise managing groups corresponding to Stuttgart, Bayern Munich, and Wolfsburg. The 70-year-old has gained the Bundesliga thrice, most just lately with Wolfsburg within the 2008-09 season.
Nevertheless, Magath’s best asset is his self-discipline and his no-nonsense perspective. There isn’t any doubt that the present group is stacked with expertise however lacks the psychological fortitude that was a continuing function of Germany in yesteryears.
So, a persona like Magath might be the most suitable choice to work on self-discipline and psychological toughness and permit the gamers to precise themselves on the pitch freely.
Oliver Glasner
One of many groups that rose by way of the ranks in recent times within the Bundesliga is Eintracht Frankfurt. The 49-year-old, who began his profession with SV Ried, has come a great distance with profitable spells at LASK and Wolfsburg. Nevertheless, he carved a reputation for himself throughout his time as Frankfurt’s supervisor.
In his first two seasons with the group, Glasner had made them a pressure to be reckoned with. Underneath his tutelage, Frankfurt gained the 2021-22 Europa League, their first European trophy in 4 many years. Their Europa League marketing campaign featured sensible wins over large groups like Barcelona.
Within the final season, Glasner managed to take the group to the DFB Pokal remaining, the place they misplaced to Purple Bull Leipzig. Glasner’s contract is about to run out on the finish of the present season, and he has made it clear that he’ll go away the membership then. Nevertheless, a tantalising provide to handle the nationwide group may lead him to exit his present job sooner than anticipated.
Jurgen Klopp
Jurgen Klopp and Germany nationwide soccer group are phrases which have typically been used collectively previously few years. The present Liverpool supervisor has all the time mentioned that he’s excited by the prospect of managing Die Mannschaft. There have been reviews that he would take the job in 2015 after he had left Borussia Dortmund, however the group continued with Joachim Loew, who had simply gained the World Cup.
Since then, Klopp has been at Liverpool with a contract that runs until 2026. Klopp has mentioned that he wish to honour that contract. Nevertheless, Germany desperately want a head coach who can reinvigorate their group, and Klopp is one of the best particular person outfitted with the abilities to realize that.
Rudi Voller
After sacking Hansi Flick, the DFB appointed former head coach Rudi Voller to the job briefly. Voller, who gained the 1990 FIFA World Cup, has had earlier expertise with the group main them to the 2002 FIFA World Cup remaining. Earlier than the event in Japan and South Korea, Germany weren’t deemed favourites, however Voller instilled confidence within the group, after which they fought their option to the ultimate.
And the present scenario within the German group mirrors that of 2002, which is why Voller has been given the cost briefly. One other factor that would work in his favour is that, barring Julian Nagelsmann, different high targets are presently contracted to their golf equipment.
Moreover, Voller additionally has the expertise of getting one of the best out of his gamers, which is what Germany desperately wants.