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Uli HoeneĂ criticizes Julian Nagelsmann for his frequent lineup changes and lack of a settled starting XI for the German national team. As the tournament in North America approaches, HoeneĂ expresses doubts about the team's cohesion under Nagelsmann's management.
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"This is unacceptable": HoeneĂ steps up criticism of Nagelsmann
With the tournament in North America edging ever closer, the honorary president of FC Bayern Munich remains far from convinced by the current state of the German national side.
Speaking in an interview with the FAZ, HoeneĂ took aim at Nagelsmannâs approach and in particular the absence of a settled starting XI. âIf Germany manages to become a cohesive team even though the coach hasnât managed to field the same starting eleven twice in a row â then we have a chance,â HoeneĂ explained.
The 74-year-old had already voiced similar concerns in a recent interview with DAZN, where he argued that Nagelsmann rotates too frequently and is still yet to establish a clear system or preferred lineup.
Now, however, HoeneĂ has sharpened his criticism even further. âI canât say that at all, because the German team has never played with the same lineup twice in a row,â he said when discussing Germanyâs World Cup prospects.
HoeneĂ also questioned the uncertainty surrounding several major positions within the squad.
âWho is our center forward? Who plays goalkeeper? Who is the right-back, who is the left-back?â he asked publicly before warning: âIf things continue like this, we will end up sending a team onto the pitch for the first World Cup match that has never played together before. And thatâs unacceptable.â
Later in the interview, HoeneĂ appeared to draw an indirect comparison between Nagelsmann and Vincent Kompany, praising the work currently being done at Bayern Munich.
âThe situation is the same as with us. Before the season, everyone said: The squad is too small, the squad isnât good enough,â explained the long-time Bayern chief.
In HoeneĂâs view, Kompany succeeded in doing exactly what Germany are currently lacking. âBut then the coach improved all the players, and above all, he forged them into a team.â
The Bayern honorary president then delivered what many will interpret as a direct swipe at Nagelsmannâs philosophy. âBut our national coach believes heâll win the game. No, the team will win the game,â the 74-year-old declared.
With those remarks, HoeneĂ underlined his belief that success at international level is built less on experimentation and tactical reshuffling, and more on creating a settled, united team capable of functioning together on the pitch.
HoeneĂ criticizes Nagelsmann for frequently rotating the lineup and not establishing a consistent starting XI.
HoeneĂ believes Germany can succeed if they become a cohesive team despite Nagelsmann's inconsistent lineup choices.
HoeneĂ has expressed concerns about the current state of the German national team, indicating he is not convinced by their performance under Nagelsmann.

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