Lothar Matthaus criticizes Germany trip to USA this fall

Former Germany worldwide Lothar Matthaus has criticized the crew’s choice to fly to the USA this fall. The Germans are set to play two friendly matches Stateside in October. They’ll first face the USMNT on October 14 in Connecticut. 4 days later, the Germans can be in Chicago to tackle Mexico. Nonetheless, Matthaus has issues in regards to the journey.

“I don’t perceive the journey to the USA – for a wide range of causes,” Matthaus advised German outlet BILD. “I might have tried to create a very good ambiance in Germany earlier than the Euros. That’s why I might be in all ten European Championship stadiums for the pleasant matches and would have proven myself there as soon as as a DFB choice. That may create a temper. However what do we would like within the US at this level?”

Germany is ready to host the 2024 UEFA Euro event subsequent summer time. Matthaus feels as if touring to the U.S. might be detrimental to participant health. “By way of the well being of the gamers, this journey is simply as questionable for me,” continued Matthäus. “We wish to be current with our personal followers and fly to the USA. I don’t know why such a factor has been agreed to.”

Germany journey to USA is probability to bounce again

The Germans have sputtered in current months following a disappointing World Cup in Qatar. After being bounced out of the competitors on the group stage, Germany has since received only one match. This lone victory got here throughout a house pleasant in opposition to Peru. Nonetheless, they’ve failed to gather a win in 4 matches for the reason that finish of March.

Whereas different European sides are at the moment within the Euro 2024 qualification section, Germany avoids the method on account of internet hosting the event. Which means that the crew is enjoying friendlies as an alternative. Germany has suffered back-to-back defeats to Poland and Colombia this month after drawing in opposition to Ukraine.

Information outlet has requested DFB to make change

The current poor outcomes made BILD begin a petition to make a managerial change. In accordance with the newspaper, they need the DFB to fireplace present coach Hansi Flick and appoint Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp. The transfer, nevertheless, will not be anticipated to work.

Together with the U.S. journey, Germany can be set to play Japan and France at dwelling in September as effectively. These friendlies might be a deciding think about whether or not or not Flick can be in control of the crew for the 2024 Euros.

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