Women’s World Cup: Germany between “alarm bells” and silence

The German women’s national team made the mistake of training for the World Cup. There is no panic in the team yet. But it is understood that she can appear outside the team.

The expectations are enormous, after the Confederation’s women were only trailed in the final by England last year on their way to the European Championship title. From July 20, when the World Cups begin in Australia and New Zealand, the hope from the outsider is that this latest step towards the title should work out too. And there is also this target in our own warehouse.

“Because I missed the European Championship final, my biggest ambition is to maybe be in the World Cup finalSaid Clara Ball in advance of “Shootingstars – Germany’s New Football Generation” (since July 7 at ARD Media Library).Of course you need a certain amount of calm, and also a lot of work ahead. But I’m definitely ready for the World Cup final.”

Deficiency in front of the goal

Bühl was emblematic of appearing in the final Test before the tournament began. In a 3-2 defeat against Zambia, the German team was in control of the entire match, but lacked the final punch. Coach Martina Voss-Tecklenburg unanimously criticized the events.in the last third’, where the DFB women’s supremacy always ended abruptly.

Above all, the two heads in injury time showed that assists would have solved the mystery of the day. Leah Schuller and Alexandra Pope made sure very late that Germany came close to equalizing in the end. They converted two high balls after the team consistently failed low plays. Often also because primarily Paul missed her teammates who were ready to score.

It just isn’t working this year

Previous friendlies did not go well. And the final impression before the final nomination and exit to the “Down Under” was not necessarily that the German national team was the favorite in the tournament in this form. So Voss-Tecklenburg spoke after the match.Mixed year 2023“.

In Australia and New Zealand, a mixed year is set to turn out to be a successful one after all. The national coach calls for fundamental changes on the field. “The same pace and fitness comes to us with Colombia. If we do not learn and reduce mistakes, there will be no positive result eitherVoss-Tecklenburg said.

mixed mood

The women of the German Football Association know that suspicions are now also raised in public. Popp can understand this with “Alarm bells are going off very quickly for German football fansBut she also confirmed thatDon’t worryMade for the teamseveral more days“I have. However,” said Bob.It must be clear to us that we must not underestimate any opponent in the World Cup and we must always give 100 per cent. This has been clearly shown to us.“Zambia was a last warning,” he said.