As a favourite to win the championship, why was Germany eliminated in the group stage?

With the real strength of the German team, it may not qualify for the group, and even find various excuses to feel sorry for the exit of this World Cup. For example, the thought of underestimating Japan, poor ability to grasp opportunities (only 26 shots in the first game scored 1 ball), Spain's key goal was not martial arts, and Japan's luck was too good ... However, no matter how many reasons, Germany's own problems could not be concealed, so the exit was entirely self-inflicted.

Look at Germany's last group match against Costa Rica. Gnabry broke the deadlock in less than 65,438+00 minutes. In the face of the favorable situation of having the opportunity to beat the opponent, but not wanting the German team's offensive end to be finished, the defense line immediately opened the "gift-giving" mode-such a team has no belief in winning and lacks the pursuit of winning, so when you leave your fate entirely to others, how dare you complain that the Spanish team has no martial arts in another stadium?

Today's German team is very sick from top to bottom. No matter the player reserve, tactical concept, lineup system, on-the-spot fighting spirit and crisis response, they have completely lost the heritage and fighting capacity of a traditional strong team. Coupled with the negative impact of a series of off-site factors over the years, it can be said that it is not unfair for Germany to go out of two consecutive World Cup group matches, and it is impossible to move on even if it advances to the knockout stage.

From the German Football Association to the youth training, German football needs an immediate and comprehensive reform. This reform is obviously facing more severe and difficult challenges than the problems when the previous European Cup teams were eliminated 20 years ago. We should learn from a painful experience, adjust our mentality, make efforts to make up for our shortcomings in the face of existence, and see the glory of the past again.