Permissible exploitation of opportunities
This also applies to Kai Havertz, not only because of his header. Although Flick generally did not like the permissible exploitation of chances – also from Havertz. “Unfortunately, we didn’t consistently take advantage of some scoring chances. We have to take advantage of them against opponents who are of a different caliber.”demanded the DFB head coach.
Timo Werner urgently needs the DFB orbit to get rid of the bad times at Chelsea. “We are there to give him the playing time. You can tell that his rhythm wasn’t really in the game.”said Flick about his second goalscorer, who with six goals remains the top scorer of his tenure. “Things aren’t going the way I’d like at Chelsea. It’s all the better that I have the confidence here. Maybe the game suits me better here, I feel very comfortable here,” stated Werner.
Draxler thinks about changing clubs
And Julian Draxler? The striker of Paris St Germain was first appointed by Flick. Acted sometimes too playful, rather delayed. So he can’t get past the wingers Leroy Sané and Gnabry. That’s why Draxler is obviously thinking of changing clubs in order to take advantage of his small chance at the World Cup. “I have to have more games, also towards the World Cup. You’ll see what happens in the summer, but I need the rhythm”, said the world champion of 2014. At PSG Draxler does not get beyond the role of noble reservist. And the signals sent out by Flick seem clear. Draxler reported that the national coach pointed out “very clearly” to the assembled national team that “he needs fit players” and those who play in the club. In any case, Draxler gave himself up “convinced that I have the quality to help the team”.
Schlotterbeck’s clumsiness – “Good teaching”
Then there was the case of Nico Schlotterbeck as a prime example of the large personal test event. The Freiburg central defender impressed on his debut, played good vertical passes and spoiled himself with a clumsy penalty foul in added time, earning him a rating with a star. Kevin Trapp prevented a mood dampener with his penalty save. But Flick made it clear on ZDF. “Hopefully the last action is a good lesson for him.” Then: “At a World Cup, that kind of thing can be deadly in the 90th minute.”