Die Mannschaft assistant coach feels that the national team have to get better in order to taste success in their second round of the 2014 World Cup qualifying match against Austria.
Joachim Low’s right-hand man Hansi Flick conceded that his side was below par in their opening match with Faroe Islands, and insists they must raise their game in their upcoming clash against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Austria-c2844.
Germany beat http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Faroe-Islands-c2896 3-0 on Friday in Hannover and it was not an easy match as everyone had anticipated. Flick suggested that the national side will not be able to replicate the same performance as they did against Faroes,
and believes that Germany will be ready to face their rivals.
The manager further added that the missed chances upfront were the main concern for the http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904 side, and stressed that they need to work on their finishing, to secure three points in their second qualifier.
"Our wastefulness in front of goal was probably the only thing we can complain about," Flick was quoted as saying in an interview.
Moreover, he said that other than the rued opportunities he was pleased with his team’s performance. He claimed that the side followed their game plan but admitted it was a difficult task breaking Faroes impressive defensive unit.
"Otherwise we have to compliment the team. They have implemented much of what we planned, and against a team defending so passionately, it is always hard," he mused.
The 47-year-old recognises the Austrian team’s threat and is ready for the challenging encounter. He commended the work done by Austrian coach http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marcel-c23507 Koller as he improved his side beyond measure.
"[Marcel] Koller gave their game a system," he added.
"They defend well and switch fast to the attack. With [Martin] Harnik and [Marko] Arnautovic they have very good players in the attack. It will be hard and we need to be consistent," he finally concluded.
Flick explained that Das team are strong in their defence and play good counter-attacking football. They bolster their squad with talented players such as http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marko-Arnautovic-c24157 who are deadly offensively. He finally
said that the Germany team face a tough rival and will need to be shrewd in front of goal.
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