Nervous in regards to the Germany nationwide group after their slender 1-0 win over Oman in a pre-tournament preparation pleasant? Don’t be, says DFB coach Hansi Flick.
“We intentionally selected this recreation right here to get used to the temperatures,” Flick stated after the match (through Tz). “We’ve solely educated someday and needed to see one or two extra right here. Others have seen the sport as a break and as regeneration, it’s all okay. The sport has served its function.”
The requirements on provide had been effectively wanting the standard, however Flick isn’t too bothered by it.
“The duels weren’t what we wish for the World Cup, however you need to have understanding,” the German coach defined. “The gamers additionally didn’t wish to take any danger of getting injured.”
Lukas Klostermann ended up a primary half scratch, and Germany weren’t in a position to catch a glimpse of Thomas Müller both — the Raumdeuter of Bayern Munich nonetheless engaged on his damage restoration behind the scenes. Hopefully, each strikes had been largely precautionary, as in any other case the Germans head into Qatar with a comparatively clear invoice of well being.
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