It was once said that 22 players run after football, but at the end of the day, Germany wins every time. Since 2006, Germany has been performing well in major tournaments. Last time in 2014, Germany won the championship after defeating the in-form team Argentina.
In the 2018 and 2022 World Cup, Germany had to withdraw from the group stage twice in a row. Germany fans have only one question now. Why is this condition of the German camp? Why Germany’s Power Football Doesn’t Work Anymore
Let us explore some reasons behind this failure of Germany. First of all, the German defense had major problems. In order to succeed in big tournaments, it is important to have the habit of not digesting goals.
But Germany conceded two goals in their first match. As a result, they lost the first match against Japan. They have to concede five goals in the entire three matches. It’s very difficult to do well with this kind of defense in major tournaments.
Germany’s defenders lacked cohesion. They failed to stop the pace strikers. On the other hand, as a goalkeeper, Manual Nair could not give his best.
Germany lacked balance between midfield and forward sides. Germany’s midfield is not as effective as it was when Schweinsteiger and Toni Kroos were there. Kai Hervats, who has been in great form in the Premier League, is looking lost in the national team.
Kai Hervats is a key striker for both the German national team and Chelsea in the English Premier League. But as he is not in form, the national team is in more danger. After creating one chance after another, they had to fall into final disappointment as they could not score enough goals. Moreover, the lack of experience in the youth-filled German team is evident.