Philipp Lahm has said German football's biggest problem is a lack of an identity. Toni Kroos believes Germany don't have world-class talent. Mats Hummels has spoken of issues in the system. There are plenty of opinions and arguments to choose from when it comes to why Germany endured a third straight World Cup disappointment.
Frank Wormuth, a former player, German Football Association (DFB) coach-educator, first-division coach in the Netherlands, and currently a mental coach, believes the context of the team matters.
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"It's not about the playing philosophy. It's about the quality of the players within that playing philosophy," Wormuth said.
"You have to look at it separately—our top talents are still talents. (Florian) Wirtz had a less-than-ideal season in Liverpool. (Jamal) Musiala was out with an injury for a long time. (Leroy) Sane seems to remain the eternal prospect. What do you expect now?
