The head coach of Germany, Julian Nagelsmann made it clear that he has no intention of resigning and will be fulfilling his contract with the DFB which runs until 2028. The manager has left it to the German football association to decide whether he would continue in his role or not.
“I’m available. If the DFB want me to stay until 2028, I will. If they don’t, then I’ll go,” Nagelsmann said to reporters post Germany’s Round of 32 elimination against Paraguay in the World Cup (as captured by @iMiaSanMia).
“I’m not someone who runs away. I’m available if that’s what the DFB wants. If they don’t want me, they need to tell me. I want to continue. In football, you don’t have complete control. If the DFB wants me to, I’d be happy to prepare for the Euros and the Nations League. If they don’t want me to, they need to say it.”
Of the criticism Nagelsmann has received during his time at the helm of the German national team has been his stubborn attitude. Forcing systems and players that are not working have led to Germany playing like a group of individuals rather than a cohesive team.
The first half against Paraguay was a perfect example of the way Nagelsmann’s setup has been functioning. Nearly 80% possession but no shots on goal, whereas Paraguay needed just the 20% possession to score a goal.
The half-time changes made a difference but some questionable officiating resulted in Jonathan Tah’s winner to be cancelled by VAR. Regardless of the external factors, Germany very much could have finished the game much earlier had they not dawdled about when they had the advantage against a tired Paraguay side. Penalties are always tricky for any matchup, but a team ranked #10 getting eliminated by #41 ranked side necessitate some major changes for the former.
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