Lothar Matthäus criticized the DFF for an international trip to the US in October: “There is no such situation”

There he will meet the United States on October 14 in Hartford. Additionally, another fight with Mexico is scheduled to take place in Chicago.

Matthew would have planned otherwise. “I would have tried to create a good atmosphere in Germany before the European Championship. That’s why I will be at all ten European Championship stadiums for friendlies, showing myself once as a DFB selection. That can create a mood,” he said.

With the US tour also taking place at a point of high stress for the clubs, he added: “As far as the health of the players is concerned, this tour is questionable for me.” His conclusion: “We want to be with our own fans and fly to America: I don’t know why people do that!”

On the other hand, DFB director Rudi Wöller thinks that “in view of the upcoming World Cup, it is important to be on site, hold talks and make contacts”.

While the domestic European Championship 2024 is “at the heart of all our planning”, “it is part of professional preparation to tackle the following tournaments at an early stage to create optimal conditions there”.

(Sid)