Kai Havertz has taken a swipe at the German fans. The German national team is going through a sporting crisis, and according to the Arsenal player, the grumbling of the spectators doesn't help.
After the unsuccessful Euro, Germany continued their poor form in friendly matches. Following a victory over Peru, they suffered defeats to Belgium, Poland, and Colombia, and a draw against Ukraine.
Havertz acknowledges that Germany has not performed well in recent matches but also felt little support. 'We were on our own.'
Havertz emphasizes the importance of the supporters. 'That is crucial because it also gives you strength. They always say that the fans are the twelfth man. However, the support that other teams had at the World Cup was somewhat lacking for us. We don't always feel the support 100%. Looking at the results, I understand the criticism, but in tough times, you also need help from the fans.'
No Musiala
Germany is not playing Euro qualification matches because, as the host country, they are automatically qualified for Euro 2024. Instead, friendly matches against Japan and France are on the schedule for the coming week. In these matches, national team coach Hans-Dieter Flick will have to do without Jamal Musiala, who is suffering from back problems and will not be available for both games.
