National football team: applause and whistles: Nagelsmann and the “Hyänen in Busch”

Of course, Julian Nagelsmann also sounded the whistles in his ears for the break. And of course the national coach was very happy that after the late 3: 1 (1: 1) of the national soccer team against Northern Ireland there was still a final applause from the Cologne audience-and he could address a flaming fundamental speech to the nation.

With all understanding for the spectators who expect “expensive tickets”, the team did not bring such expression of displeasure on the difficult path to the 2026 World Cup.

“If we all have energy in the country for everything, it just gets better,” said Nagelsmann beyond the football borders. “And when we all sit and wait like hyenas in the bush and wait until I can finally bite a bite and say how bad it is and what he is shitty – I don’t think you are developing in the country.” He understands the fans, “that they whistle, but on the other hand I have the wish for something else.”

The emotional final words of the national coach in the press room of the Cologne stadium were re -enacted on one evening, which three days after the 0-2 in Slovakia for a long time headed for another sporting low.

Damage limitation – no more

The captain also took care of the fan topic, with Joshua Kimmich clearly classified the change of mood: “Especially in the 3: 1 – and also at 2: 1 – you noticed: If you offer something to people, then the energy is also there. Of course, the fans are also critical if it doesn’t work that way.”

Relief. Pure relief. In this emotional situation, Nagelsmann, the DFB heads around sports director Rudi Völler and the national players around the celebrated goal joker Nadiem Amiri left the Cologne stadium at the end.

And the national coach took home a central knowledge. “We still have many steps to take,” said Nagelsmann. Because the first victory after three defeats was not more than damage limitation.

Nagelsmann feels that the path to group victory remains tough, that the team’s development stalls that he lacks too many top players like Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz or Nico Schlotterbeck. The quality is missing. Germany is far from Spanish paradise. The European champion presented himself world championship at 6-0 in Turkey.

The four -time World Champion Germany is miles away from this. “We have to get a certain privacy. But there is not this sacred way, even if everyone wants to see it,” said Nagelsmann.

Until the end of the year, only victories count – no matter how. “We drive well with the fact that we are now looking at the momentum and concentrate on the games. I find it measured after Thursday (in Bratislava), where everything was in rubble and ashes, because we won everything to do everything again,” said the 38-year-old.

Nagelsmann: “Only 50 percent satisfactory”

When looking at October with the home game in Sinsheim against Luxembourg football dwarf, who lost 0-1 against Slovakia at the last minute, and the second leg against the Northern Irish in Belfast are six points above everything else. “This course was only 50 percent satisfactory. The next should be 100 percent satisfactory when it comes to the results,” said the national coach on an alternative further objective.

“It is simply important that we are now playing every game,” said Leipzig David Raum. “We want to play at the top, we are a big nation. We need the matter of course. We have to build up confidence on the way to the World Cup – without looking left and right.”

Nagelsmann took “many knowledge” from his 25th international match. He had made five changes in his starting eleven. In contrast to the recent past, however, his change in the game, unlike in the recent past.

Mainz Amiri stood up as a top joker with his premiere goal in the DFB jersey in the last half hour. Florian Wirtz sealed the little happy ending with an artistic free kick. “The last 30 minutes were our face again, with a lot of energy and power,” said Nagelsmann.

It was the time of the shadow men. Amiri drove in the jersey with the 10 that otherwise wears Musiala. Maximilian Beier brought depth and pace to the attack game. In addition, Jamie Leweling, who “always tried something” and the team “torn with his lust”, was praised.

Match winner was of course the 28 -year -old Amiri, who scored the 2-1 that was so important. Captain Joshua Kimmich hugged the Mainz after the final whistle, raised him up and, appreciatively, hit his back several times. “Nadiem is always on the accelerator pedal. He always wants to win games. He came in and just felt in the mood,” said Nagelsmann. “I was hot, I thought about the situation on the bench,” said Amiri happy. There were still small winners of the week.