Published on 11.09.2023
Germany announced that head coach, Hansi Flick has been relieved of his duties with immediate effect.
The 58-year-old departs less than 24 hours after his team suffered a humbling 4-1 home defeat in a friendly against Japan on Saturday night.
Germany have lost four and drawn one of their last five International matches under Flick and have only won four of their last 17 games in all competitions dating back to March 2022.
However, the German Football Association believe the “national team needs a fresh impetus” following a disappointing run of results, with Flick’s dismissal coming just eight months before Germany are scheduled to host Euro 2024.
A statement from the German Football Association President Bernd Neuendorf read: “The committee agreed that the German national team needs a fresh impetus after the recent disappointing results.
“Going into the European Championship next summer, we need confidence and optimism in the country regarding our team.
“This has been one of the most difficult decisions I have had to make during my time in this role because I really respect Hansi Flick and his assistants, both on a professional and personal level.
“Sporting success is of the upmost importance to the DFB, which is why this decision had to be made.”
It has also been confirmed that Flick’s assistant coaches Marcus Sorg and Danny Rohl have been relieved of their duties with immediate effect.
Germany have confirmed that Rudi Voller, Hannes Wolf and Sandro Wagner will take charge of the national team for next Tuesday’s friendly against France in Dortmund, and they hope to announce Flick’s successor “as soon as possible”.
