After the 5-1 win against Wales, there is great relief in the DFB team. The next victory is expected in Iceland on Tuesday under interim national coach Hrubesch. But the team will have to improve.
The German footballers set out on their journey to cold Reykjavík on Sunday “with a tailwind”.
The five goals against Wales at the start of this important international match window for the Olympics and the prudent, protective approach of interim national coach Horst Hrubesch in the stressful Voss-Tecklenburg case: After difficult weeks, there was something like optimism in the DFB selection before the game in Iceland back.
“We just want to put our energy into what we can influence on the pitch,” said Giulia Gwinn after the 5-1 win in Sinsheim, “and block out all the noise around it as best we can.” The Hrubesch team will have to do that too – Germany is still second in the group behind Denmark in the Nations League, only winning the group will keep the chance of qualifying for the 2024 Summer Games in Paris.
Hrubesch’s personality is “extremely good” for the team
“We’re going to have to bite, and we’re going to have to win this game. Quite simply, that’s what it’s all about,” said Hrubesch, who has given the team security in a remarkably short time. The team has “hidden out” the messy situation surrounding national coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg, who is reportedly only concerned about when the contract will be terminated, said the 72-year-old former national player, for whom the term father figure seems quite appropriate .
“I think that Horst just has a very, very good feeling for the team, especially on a personal level,” said the 24-year-old Gwinn. With his personality, Hrubesch is doing the team “extremely well”. After the success against Wales, which was only secured in the final phase with three goals, the interim boss also spoke openly about the DFB team’s lack of self-confidence. The DFB advertised ticket sales for what was probably the decisive game against the Danes on December 1st in Rostock.
Anyomi is out injured
Each individual must take on even more responsibility, said Hrubesch. “It just has to grow together now, it won’t happen overnight.” The rarely challenged defense, which has to make do in Iceland without defense chief Marina Hegering (problems with her Achilles tendon), had problems against Wales in the 1-1 draw.
“We’re not happy with that,” right-back Gwinn commented on the goal. And the rhythm in midfield was only right when Hrubesch made two changes at halftime. “We really have to work on ourselves so that the last pass, the last shot goes towards the goal really efficiently,” demanded Gwinn, who said in principle about the victory: “We want to take the tailwind with us for Tuesday.”
In addition to Hegering, for whom Sophia Kleinherne was added to the squad, and Nicole Anyomi (knee problems), captain Alexandra Popp (muscular problems) is also missing. However, in Lea Schüller from FC Bayern, Hrubesch has another top striker who scored twice against Wales. “With Lea, we know that she can do it,” said former header specialist Hrubesch, but: “There is actually much, much more that can be done. I told her that right after the game. She also knows that I am critical. “
Source: Stern
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