German football needs rapid overhaul, says coach


Star of the future: Germany’s midfielder Jamal Musiala. — AFP

COACH Hansi Flick called for urgent changes to Germany’s football youth development, after the “huge disappointment” of elimination at the group stage for the second World Cup in a row.

Despite beating Costa Rica 4-2 on Thursday, Germany were dumped out on goal difference after Japan pulled off a shock 2-1 defeat of Spain in the group’s other game on a nailbiting night in Qatar.

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