Football: false start in the analysis of the World Cup: the great projects of Bierhoff

Her later revised interview statements on the Mesut Özil case caused great commotion. However, the DFB gives a lot of power to its director. Bierhoff admits frankly in a ZDF interview that he and national coach Joachim Löw are "part of the problem".

The construction sites of Bierhoff:

THE CASE OF ÖZIL: It has been said. Despite the later relativisations, the impression sticks, Bierhoff Mesut Özil want to grow into the role of world champion scarecrow. His comments about a waiver of a failed nomination in the photo case with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan contained a lot of fuel. Bierhoff knows exactly how sensitive this topic is on the socio-political level. This proves his reference to 30% of national junior players from immigration. More than ever, Bierhoff is now responsible for the fact that the cause can not be exploited in a xenophobic way.

RESPONSIBILITY: It is clear that Bierhoff had not commented on his debt in World Cup and that of the national coach Loew. "I also see that we are part of the problem, I think it's true, that's why I said we had to start with us." That this analysis could lead to the radical conclusion that Bierhoff and / or Löw could leave their posts, can be questioned.The strength and determination to "take the necessary steps" testify to Bierhoff himself, who still has to provide proof

THE RELATIONSHIP WITH LÖW: Many rumors circulated about the dissonance between national coach Löw and manager Bierhoff on the logistics of the tournament, and Bierhoff objected to them, and already the day after he left he had felt an "inner rage." with Löw Together, the decision was finally taken on Monday in Friborg to continue.The symbiosis after 14 years together left open the question of whether Bierhoff can objectively evaluate Löw's behavior in his analysis of the World Cup. 659005] COMMERCIAL REJECTION: Bierhoff went on the offensive when it was about money. Without the millions of revenues of the national team, it would be bad for all German football. "We need the money to do our charity work of the DFB." In comparison with other tournaments, "no campaign" has been conducted in addition. The team did not play badly because of the actions. Similarly, Bierhoff responded to the allegation of alienation of the team to their fans. He cited more jerseys than 2014, tickets for five euros in the World Cup test, autographs of cycling players in the training camp in South Tyrol as arguments.

REFORM OPTIONS: Bierhoff will be measured by his actions. Sports decisions must meet Löw. This is quite difficult because it will not be able to use all the former champions of the world only for symbolic reasons of reconstruction. Bierhoff needs to reform the big structure around the team. It is clear that all those who must go will bear the responsibility for the failure of the World Cup with them and, unlike Löw and Bierhoff, will not have the opportunity to correct themselves.

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