Comment on Flicks Start: Important foundation cast

At late hour, Hansi Flick spoke in the catacombs of the airy Laugardalsvöllur stadium from the psychological significance of this nine-point start: The team has simply needed it. Three victories in a row were used for the German national team last almost two years to complete the qualification for the European Championship. In retrospect, this was not more than a short sporting flare between the World Cup fiasco in Russia and the also frustrating end of the Löw era at the EM this summer.

The dream start under the new national coach, combined with the sovereign reconquest of the table tip in the World Cup qualifier, should be more than just a short rain after the current impression. Flick is after the tough 2-0 against Liechtenstein with the sovereign and worth seeing victorious victories against Armenia (6: 0) and Iceland (4: 0) a promising prelude succeeded.

New Wind, New Spiellaune

Of course, it was internationally second-class opponents who have to easily beat a German team. And of course, in Reykjavik, there was still an increase in increasing potential, for example in the goal termination or in the paspretic. But much more important than the troubleshooting was the realization at the end of the first flick business trip that a team converted and completely misconceived in the last lion months again developed, convincingly convincing and gaining games. Everyone knows the confidence in their own strength is very important, emphasized Flick in Reykjavik. And that is precisely why in the past few days with the three wins, on top of that all, was poured into an important foundation. Or to express it with the words of Serge Gnabry: New Wind, New Spiellaune. At the moment, the goals are simply easy.

Sweeper is the best example

Flick, with its communicative, team-oriented and exciting way, was immediately managed to produce a mood in the team and the fans. With its idea of ​​football, shaped by activity, intensity and pace, he encounters open ears at the players. Most of them, whether in Munich or Chelsea, practicing this anyway every day. On top of that, he gives everyone feeling to be needed and have a real chance. This is best to read this at present at Thilo Kehrer, who suddenly enjoys an importance as a defensing all rounder as never before in the national team.

A strong beginning is made. Not more but also not less. In October, the second stage follows with the next commodities against Romania and Armenia. Victories are also duty. But at the same time, the games are also ideal opportunities to prepare for the great tasks at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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