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Kazan, Russia (EFE) .- Joachim Löw, coach of Germany, described as "enormously disappointing" the elimination of the "Mannschaft" in the group stage of the 2018 World Cup in Russia and stated that they did not deserve to reach eighth final
Löw, 58, said to be "shocked" and refused to give an answer on his future to the head of the German team: "To say something now would be premature, I need to" At least two hours.
"I'm shocked, of course, it's a big disappointment, I think we prepared well for the World Cup and we came with the intention of defending the title and breaking that curse. However, we have not managed to get our football out because "I do not know, we will have to analyze it, we have been doing well since 2006, but this time we have not been able to do it. have not been able and we must accept it, "explained Löw at the post-match press conference.
"I can not say anything about my future, I need at least a few hours.We will have to talk calmly (with the Federation), but all I say now is premature.I can only say that I am disappointed, "he said.
Germany left Russia by the back door, after a mediocre group stage, in which she won two defeats, in the first day against Mexico (1-0) and now against the Korea (0-2), and a dying victory over Sweden (2-1).
"We must congratulate our rivals, we do not deserve to win the title, we do not even deserve to be in the eighth.We are eliminated not because we want to lose, but because we do not take advantage of our chances After the 60 or 70 minute, when we saw that Sweden was winning and we had to score, we had some pressure, "said the coach.
"We knew how he was going to play (South Korea) and that the idea was to defend well and come out quickly in counterattack with his fast players.We were not surprised, because we were waiting But it is true that our party helped them, our turnovers helped them, "he said, disappointed, Löw.
Ask about the future of the "Mannschaft" after the early elimination, the German coach denied that he will now "a dark age" and stressed that the team "there are young players with a lot of talent and potential."
"I do not think that there will be a dark period for German football now.Until recently, we were the most regular, always finishing in the top four or raising the titles, like the Cup. World 2014 and the Confederations Cup 2017. We have young players with a lot of talent and a lot of potential, it's something that has happened to a lot of other teams, "concluded Löw.
The "Mannschaft" returns tonight to Moscow and leaves Thursday in Germany for a charter flight to Frankfurt at noon.
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