Hansi Flick has on Sunday been fired as German national team head coach as the federation kicks off his replacement.
“After a recommendation from DFB president Bernd Neuendorf, the presidential board of the DFB GmbH and Co. KG has decided to relieve Germany coach Hansi Flick, plus his assistants Marcus Sorg and Danny Röhl, of their duties with immediate effect.” said DFB
According the DFB President, the team needs a fresh energy following recent disappointing result against Japan and ahead of their European Championship next summer.
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“The committee agreed that the German national team needs a fresh impetus after the recent disappointing results. Going into the European Championship next summer, we need confidence and optimism in the country regarding our team.
This has been one of the most difficult decisions I have had to make during my time in this role because I really respect Hansi Flick and his assistants, both on a professional and personal level. Sporting success is of the upmost importance to the DFB, which is why this decision had to be made.” said Bernd Neuendorf
In the meantime, Rudi Völler, Hannes Wolf and Sandro Wagner will take charge of the team in their next clash against France in Dortmund on Tuesday.
