Klostermann out early
Hansi Flick did not like this sluggish World Cup dress rehearsal. In his huge coaching zone, the national coach walked up and down, sometimes stunned, sometimes angry. Then Niclas Füllkrug released him in the 80th minute with his late goal on his debut to make it 1-0 (0-0) in Oman.
Exactly one week before the World Cup opening game against Japan, the national team, which was very mixed in terms of personnel, was unable to generate great World Cup optimism. The debut of young star Youssoufa Moukoko as the fourth youngest national player fizzled out quite ineffectively. The teenager was in the post bad luck at his greatest chance.
Füllkrug was more fortunate, who did exactly what Flick nominated him for – a late lucky punch. The national coach had made the last game before the start of the tournament in Qatar a big field of experimentation and did without regulars like Jamal Musiala, Serge Gnabry and Niklas Süle as well as a comeback from Rio hero Mario Götze.
New with a filling mug: First goal scorers for the national team since 2000
Niclas filling jug | 16 November 2022 v Oman (1-0)
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Karim Adeyemi | September 5, 2021 vs. Armenia (6-0)
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Florian Neuhaus 7 October 2020 v Turkey (3:3)
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Nico Schulz September 9, 2018 vs. Peru (2-1)
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Serge Gnabry | November 11, 2016 vs. San Marino (8-0)
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Christian Pander | 22 August 2007 v England (2-1)
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Mario Gomez | 7 February 2007 v Switzerland (3-1)
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Gerald Asamoah | 29 May 2001 v Slovakia (2-0)
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Miroslav Klose 24 March 2001 v Albania (2-1)
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Instead of a World Cup rhythm, it was for the national coach in the well-filled Sultan Kabus Stadium in Muscat, where the 25,564 fans celebrated their team passionately animated by a lead singer, to get the latest insights. And despite the late winner, they were mostly negative.
In any case, the group opponents Japan, Spain and Costa Rica need not be too afraid of Germany. After moving into the Zulal Wellness Resort tournament quarters on Thursday, Flick still has a lot to do in the final sprint of the already short preparation. Another German starting eleven will play against Japan.
In addition to international newcomer Moukoko four days before his 18th birthday, full-back Lukas Klostermann, who had been injured for a long time, was also allowed to play from the start. But the Leipzig player only lasted half an hour, during which the lack of match practice was noticeable. After the game, Flick emphasized that the early substitution had been agreed.
“We have enormous quality, the squad is really good,” confirmed Flick before kick-off on “RTL”. However, it took until the 16th minute before the experimental DFB selection threatened for the first time in front of the goal of the world number 75. showed up. Leon Goretzka’s pass found Kai Havertz in the penalty area, while Ibrahim al-Mukhaini saved the Omani goal.
Many stick errors and coordination problems made it difficult for the German team. With good organization and quick counterattacks, the hosts showed why they narrowly missed out on qualifying for the World Cup. It became threatening several times in front of Manuel Neuer, much to the delight of a loud Omani fan, who sent tinny cheers into the night sky via megaphone.
While the cheerleader had World Cup format, Flick’s protégés lacked the playful line and pace. Ilkay Gündogan tried to create a structured structure, but found few allusions. In the storm center Moukoko mostly lacked the connection, on the flanks there was not enough for a long time.
Since 2000: The youngest debutants in the German national team
20 Per Mertesacker | Age: 20 years, 10 days
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2-0 against Iran on October 9th, 2004
19 Robert Huth | Age: 20 years
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3:1 against Austria on August 18th, 2004
18 Maximilian Arnold | Age: 19 years, 11 months, 16 days
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0-0 against Poland on May 13, 2014
17 Lukas Sinkiewicz | Age: 19 years, 10 months, 25 days
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At 0:2 in Slovakia on September 3rd, 2005
16 Bastian Schweinsteiger | Age: 19 years, 10 months, 5 days
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At the 0:2 against Hungary on June 6th, 2004
15 Leroy Sané | Age: 19 years, 10 months, 2 days
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At the 0:2 in France on November 13th, 2015
14 Marcell Jansen | Age: 19 years, 9 months, 30 days
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At 0:2 in Slovakia on September 3rd, 2005
13 Gonzalo Castro | Age: 19 years, 9 months, 17 days
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0:1 against Denmark on March 28th, 2007
12 Benjamin Henrichs | Age: 19 years, 8 months, 19 days
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8-0 in San Marino on November 11th, 2016
11 Karim Adeyemi | Age: 19 years, 7 months, 18 days
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6-0 against Armenia on September 5th, 2021
10 Leon Goretzka | Age: 19 years, 3 months, 7 days
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0-0 against Poland on May 13, 2014
9 Kai Havertz | Age: 19 years, 2 months, 29 days
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2-1 against Peru on September 9th, 2018
8 Marco Marin | Age: 19 years, 2 months, 14 days
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2:2 against Belarus on May 27th, 2008
7 Lukas Podolski | Age: 19 years, 2 days
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At the 0:2 against Hungary on June 6th, 2004
6 Julian Draxler | Age: 18 years, 8 months, 6 days
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At 3:5 in Switzerland on May 26th, 2012
5 Max Meyer | Age: 18 years, 7 months, 25 days
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0-0 against Poland on May 13, 2014
4 Mario Götze | Age: 18 years, 5 months, 14 days
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0-0 in Sweden on November 17th, 2010
3 Florian Wirtz | Age: 18 years, 3 months, 30 days
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In the 2-0 win against Liechtenstein on September 2nd, 2021
2 Yamal Musiala | Age: 18 years, 27 days
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3-0 against Iceland on March 25th, 2021
1 Youssoufa Moukoko | Age: 17 years, 11 months, 27 days
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Against Oman on 11/16/2022
The national coach did not like that. Flick constantly stood at the front corner of his coaching zone, put his hands on his hips and watched the tough action with a skeptical eye. During the first drinking break, he exchanged the visibly exhausted Klostermann for Armel Bella-Kotchap.
The favorites did not manage to score a lead until the break. Al-Mukhaini deflected a hard-working Leroy Sané free-kick to the side with difficulty (31′). When David Raum, who had been pale until then, sent a good cross into Oman’s penalty area, Moukoko hit the ball from close range (45+1).
After the break, the Dortmund youngster made way for the next debutant, the Bremen filling pitcher came into play along with Joshua Kimmich, Nico Schlotterbeck and Christian Günter. The Werder striker appeared free in front of the goal seven minutes after the restart, but was denied by Oman’s keeper. Al-Mukhaini also responded quickly to a header from Thilo Kehrer on the line (53′).
With 2 newcomers & returnees Götze: Flick’s 26-man squad for the World Cup in Qatar
Goal: Manuel Neuer (Bayern)
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Internationals/goals: 113/0
Goal: Marc-Andre ter Stegen (FC Barcelona)
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Internationals/goals: 30/0
Goal: Kevin Trapp (Eintracht Frankfurt)
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Caps/goals: 6/0
Defence: Armel Bella-Kotchap (Southampton FC)
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Internationals/goals: 1/0
Defense: Matthias Ginter (SC Freiburg)
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Internationals/goals: 46/2
Defense: Christian Günter (SC Freiburg)
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Caps/goals: 6/0
Defence: Thilo Kehrer (West Ham United)
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Internationals/goals: 22/0
Defense: Lukas Klostermann (RB Leipzig)
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Internationals/goals: 18/0
Defense: David Raum (RB Leipzig)
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Internationals/goals: 11/0
Defense: Antonio Rudiger (Real Madrid)
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Internationals/goals: 54/2
Defense: Nico Schlotterbeck (BVB)
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Internationals/goals: 5/0
Defense: Niklas Süle (BVB)
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Internationals/goals: 42/1
Midfield: Julian Brandt (BVB)
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Internationals/goals: 38/3
Midfield: Leon Goretzka (FC Bayern)
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Internationals/goals: 44/14
Midfield: Mario Götze (E. Frankfurt)
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Internationals/goals: 63/17
Midfield: Ilkay Gundogan (Man City)
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Internationals/goals: 62/16
Midfield: Joshua Kimmich (Bayern)
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Internationals/goals: 70/5
Midfield: Jamal Musiala (FC Bayern)
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Internationals/goals: 17/1
Attack: Karim Adeyemi (BVB)
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Internationals/goals: 4/1
Attack: Niclas Füllkrug (Werder)
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Internationals/goals: 0/0
Attack: Serge Gnabry (Bayern)
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Internationals/goals: 36/20
Attack: Kai Havertz (Chelsea)
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Internationals/goals: 30/10
Attack: Jonas Hofmann (Gladbach)
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Internationals/goals: 16/4
Attack: Youssoufa Moukoko (BVB)
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Internationals/goals: 0/0
Attack: Thomas Müller (Bayern)
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Internationals/goals: 118/44
Attack: Leroy Sané (Bayern)
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Internationals/goals: 47/11
The German team now seemed more determined, more often looking for the end, but often acted too imprecisely. So the DFB selection could be happy that the substitute al-Ghassani did not hit the ball properly in front of Neuer. Ultimately, Füllkrug redeemed the Flick team. The 29-year-old shot a flat ball into the Oman goal after fine preliminary work from Havertz. A second goal by the Werder striker was denied due to a narrow offside position.
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