Former German national team player Matthias Sammer, who is currently working as an advisor at Borussia Dortmund, expressed his views on the current state of football in the country. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
According to him, the quarter-finals of the European Championship were presented as a significant achievement for the people. However, a mediocre result was portrayed as a great success.
Sammer believes that German football must learn not to present such results as world-class, and it is essential to engage in critical and constructive discussions instead of artificially hiding problems. The last significant achievement of the German national team was winning the gold medal at the Confederations Cup in 2017.
In the subsequent World and European Championships, the team was eliminated in the group stage or the early knockout rounds. In the latest Nations League, the Germans finished in fourth place.
This situation indicates the necessity for the development and change of German football. According to Sammer, open and honest debates are crucial for the future success of the national team.
Additionally, improving the qualifications of players and coaches, as well as developing new strategies, will help enhance football further. German football needs to start serious efforts to restore its traditional strength.
