According to a media report, the surprising family visit to the team hotel of the German national soccer players after the opening defeat at the World Cup in Qatar caused trouble internally.
National coach Hanis Flick keeps the reins loose after the 2-1 defeat against Japan. The DFB had confirmed a “Bild” report on Thursday, according to which the wives, girlfriends and children of the DFB professionals present in Qatar were allowed to spend the night after the opening game at the Zulal Wellness Resort. But Flick seemed to be even more relaxed.
According to the tabloid, the players’ families were not only allowed to sleep one night in the DFB hotel. Flick even allowed a second night. A decision that was received anything but positively even by some national players.
Parts of the DFB selection upset about Flick’s decision?
Internally, critical voices are increasing, it is said. Because: Not all DFB stars already have their families in Qatar. Those who only rely on the support of their relatives later in the tournament are “angry” about the early visit. The fact that a second night was allowed was overkill, says “picture” heard from parts of the team.
National coach Hansi Flick had previously permitted some such family reunions for the tournament period. The members of the national team live in Qatar in a separate hotel not far from the luxurious accommodation of the DFB selection in the far north of the World Cup host country directly on the coast of the Persian Gulf. Whether the visit is a helpful distraction or an unnecessary disruptive factor will only become clear after the tournament.
Flick’s decision to let the families into the hotel shortly after the defeat against Japan is not the only one that causes “misunderstanding” within the team, according to “Bild”. Accordingly, his substitutions in the game against Japan, especially that of Ilkay Gündogan, are viewed critically.