DFB-Elf: Without Müller, with a filling jug – BILD says Hansi Flick who has to play at the home EM

In the March international matches, national coach Hansi Flick (58) wanted to try things again, leaving top stars at home. Among other things, the veterans Thomas Müller (33) and Antonio Rüdiger (30) were not in the squad called up to the national team. That went wrong in the 2:3 against Belgium.

The analysis afterwards sounded a lot like the World Cup nicety that only ten minutes against Japan were bad. After Belgium, Flick says: “I’m not saying we’re super happy and everything is wonderful. But it was a good game for 60, 65 minutes.”

Flick said that Belgium made a goal out of every chance. In truth, it could have been 0:4 or 0:5.

BILD says what the EM team should look like when everyone is fit and in shape!

► Defense: Before Ter Stegen (or Neuer if he’s in top form) a secure back four with the defensively strong Ginter right, to that Ruediger and Schlotterbeck. Space wobbles on the left, but the real alternatives are missing.

► Midfield and attack: After coming on as a substitute against Belgium, it became clear that we have a Emre Can with “dirtbag mentality” alongside Kimmich require. Flick: “He was the aggressive leader that we needed.” filling jug be sure, he does us good with his goals and his passion. Werner couldn’t take his chances again.

Behind it, Flick has to be next Havertz to our ball magicians Musiala and landlord set. The early substitution of Wirtz against Belgium (32nd) does not change that. Flick: “He didn’t have his best day. He has to go through that. But he’s so good. I think that spurs him on even more.”