Khedira protects the coach: It's just us, the players, to blame for eliminating Germany.
(8 years ago)Sami Kedira has admitted that she must ask herself why she has played so badly at the World Cup, following Germany's shocking elimination since the group stage. World champions in power were in a strong position to qualify, after their victory over Sweden, but completely disappointed in loss 2-0 [...]
Sami Kedira has admitted that she must ask herself why she has played so badly at the World Cup, following Germany's shocking elimination since the group stage.
World champions in power were in a strong position to qualify, following their victory over Sweden, but completely disappointed in losing 2-0 to South Korea. This is the first time since 1938, that Germany has not gone through the World Direct Elimination phase.
Juventus midfielder Sami Kedira, who has 77 matches with Germany and played a key role in the 2014 World Cup victory, also took prominence in the “Euro 2012” team when it reached the semifinals.
He headed towards Russia with the best season in the World Cup in the club, after Juventu won the league title for the seventh time, along with the fourth row crown of the Italian Cup. Given how well he played for Juventu, Kedira cannot find an explanation for why he performed so badly in the two World Cup presentations against Mexico and South Korea.
“Personal performance is still inexplicable for me today, He said Khedira for “Bild”. Four weeks ago, everything was perfect. I played the best season of my career in Turin, I scored nine goals and I had great performances at the Champions League. And then these two games happen to me.
I haven't experienced this all through my soccer career, and that's why I have to ask myself, " Why is that? My associates and I were rightly criticized. There are things I can't explain. For example, why couldn't I have my performance at the World's two games, although I was previously in good condition? I have to blame myself. “
Germany has enjoyed a very successful period in recent years, reaching at least the quarterfinals of each of the six major tours before the 2018 World Cup. Joachim Low has been monitoring this stable level and is expected to remain a coach, despite the elimination at the group stage in Russia, which fans seek to leave.
Kedira has offered his support to his long-term coach, insists he is still the right man to move on. Whether you stand or not, this is your decision.Kedira added. But he's been doing a great job for years, bringing new players on the team. We players take the blame 100% for this embarrassment, and we are ambitious that, after such disappointment, we return stronger”.