Netherlands hammer Germany to increase pressure on Loew
Schalke striker Mark Uth made his debut up front with RB Leipzig winger Timo Werner and Mueller on the flanks.
Schalke striker Mark Uth made his debut up front with RB Leipzig winger Timo Werner and Mueller on the flanks.
Unusually, Loew, who steered Germany to the 2014 World Cup title, has yet to face the press this week, leaving Toni Kroos to defend him on Thursday from Ballack's criticism.
Being demoted to League B would cause considerable damage to Loew's image, not to mention Germany's reputation as a leading football nation.
The pace, direct running and eye for a quick shot at goal possessed by the former Schalke winger were all traits missing from a laboured and predictable Germany in Russia.
Joachim Loew is facing problems galore after Germany's early World Cup exit. While still in charge of the 2014 world champions, the 57-year-old is the subject of heated debates among fans and media.
The City forward, who was a key member of Guardiola's Premier League title-winning side last season, was left stunned by Germany coach Joachim Low's decision to omit him from the squad for the tournament in Russia.
Germany coach Joachim Loew described his defending champions as “lucky” after Toni Kroos curled in an injury-time free-kick to beat…
"Just because Germany are world champions, doesn't mean they will automatically reach the last 16.
They are bringing 26 sets of jerseys among their 12 tonnes of equipment.
"Moaning does not work -- when you start to complain, you only lose energy."
