Hansi Flick sacked as Germany manager

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Last Updated: Sep 10 | 7:28 PM

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The German board has had enough of the team's recent poor performances

Hansi Flick has been sacked as Germany’s head-coach following a disastrous run of results, which saw the Mannschaft record only 4 wins in 17 games, including the most recent 4-1 humiliation to Japan in a friendly.

The 2020 Treble winner with Bayern Munich becomes the first German head-coach to receive the sack since the position was created way back in 1926, almost 100 years back.

Breaking: Hansi Flick was fired as Germany head coach on Sunday, the country's football federation (DFB) announced.

Germany lost 4-1 to Japan on Saturday, deepening the gloom around the squad ahead of hosting next year's European Championship. pic.twitter.com/1l5iDY1gBd

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Rudi Voller, who managed the team between 2000 and 2004 will step in as a temporary solution. He will be assisted by Hannes Wolf and Sandro Wagner.

🇩🇪 Rudi Völler, Hannes Wolf and Sandro Wagner will now take charge of German national team for Tuesday's friendly against France.

“The aim is to find a replacement for Hansi Flick as quickly as possible”, DFB statement confirms. pic.twitter.com/6KpAO4C7MP

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“The committee agreed that the German national team needs a fresh impetus after the recent disappointing results.” German FA president Bernd Neuendorf said in a statement.

“Going into the European Championship next summer, we need confidence and optimism in the country regarding our team.”

“This has been one of the most difficult decisions I have had to make during my time in this role because I really respect Hansi Flick and his assistants, both on a professional and personal level.”

“Sporting success is of the upmost importance to the DFB, which is why this decision had to be made.”

Germany made a flying start under Flick, recording 8 consecutive wins in his opening 8 games after he was appointed in August 2021.

However, a significant dip in form, which culminated in a shock group-stage exit at the World Cup, has seen them record only 3 wins in the past 12 months.