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Hansi Flick responds to pressure to resign after Germany’s World Cup elimination.
Following the shocking World Cup elimination of his team, Germany manager Hansi Flick has acknowledged that a swift decision regarding his future is needed.
After losing to Japan in their initial match, Germany needed the Asian team to lose to Spain on the final day. However, the Samurai Blue pulled off an incredible 2-1 comeback victory, sending Germany home early from the tournament for the second time in a row.
The former Bayern Munich manager acknowledged that a decision regarding Flick’s future will be made shortly despite the fact that many fans are clamouring for him to quit.
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Asked whether he will resign after the latest humiliation, Flick told reporters: “We’ll work that out quickly, it’s difficult to answer now right after the game when we’re eliminated.
“We’ll see about that very soon.”
Germany’s campaign came to an end with a 4-2 victory over Costa Rica, but they were unable to accrue enough points to advance because of their early loss to Japan and subsequent 1-1 draw with Spain.
“I’m not speechless,” Flick said. “I was disappointed and angry with the team in the first half. We invited the opponent into the game through mistakes and carelessness. Nevertheless, we won.
“Our downfall didn’t happen today, but in 20 minutes against Japan. We could have won against Spain with a bit more efficiency. Nevertheless, the disappointment is huge.
“I don’t think it’s that we weren’t fired up. We missed a lot of chances in the first half and tried to do better in the second. Yet, we are going home. My disappointment is huge and the coaching staff feel the same way.”