The 1996 UEFA European Championship winner stated that Die Nationalelf pulled down a gear when they were 4-0 up and eased into the game, which allowed http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Sweden-c3015 to make an unthinkable comeback.
The former Germany national team shot-stopper http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Oliver-c28477 Kahn was frustrated with the national side’s performance in their 4-4 draw with Sweden in the World Cup qualifying game. He suggested that Die Mannschaft did not take the threat
of Sweden’s attack that seriously after their great start in the match.
The former Bayern Munich and Karlsruher man claimed that when the team is winning there is more of a chance of a slip-up than before. As a result, things can change quickly and when it gets to 4-3, the side panics. However, he
said that Germany had enough experience to tackle a pressure situation like this.
"When you're clearly in the lead and then begin to rebuild the opponent, you have more to lose [than before]. Then it can turn quickly. Its 4-3 and you get nervous as a logical consequence. The opponents suddenly are outdoing themselves.
But the team who was on the pitch was experienced enough to not let that happen," he was quoted as saying in an interview.
The veteran player praised Sweden’s efforts as they believed in what could be labelled as a miracle. Captain http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Zlatan-Ibrahimovic-c38029 was the pinnacle of their recovery from the disaster scoreline. Kahn only criticised his national team
as they let the Scandinavians salvage a point from absolutely nothing.
The star player further added that Die Nationalelf need to work on their defence as they have displayed frailty in recent showings. This can be seen by their performance against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Italy-c2926 in the
2012 European Championships semi-final.
"The German defensive line is showing weaknesses if put under pressure, as demonstrated by Austria as well," he finally concluded.
Head coach Joachim Low should devise a plan to make them stronger mentally, and not only focus on team tactics.
Kahn maintained that he is not singling out individuals but is insisting that the national side concede too many goals nowadays. He said that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904 needs to improve on their physical side as well.
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