Historic World Cup title unites the soccer nation, says coach
They make it as exciting as possible - and the German soccer fans join in the excitement: In a penalty shoot-out, the German U17 national soccer team clinches the first World Cup title in history. Coach Wück is proud of his team and their performance. But he also warns and leaves his future open.
After the U17 national team's World Cup title, national coach Christian Wück proudly emphasized how the DFB selection had inspired. "Many Germans have been longing to have a team again that embodies the German virtues that Germans identify with," said the soccer coach in Surakarta, Indonesia. "From what I noticed, a lot of Germans were suddenly behind us."
The U17 national team had previously won the World Cup title against France with a 4:3 penalty shoot-out. The score had been 2-2 after normal time. This is the first time a team has won the European and World Cup. "I told the boys that they had managed to put a nation behind them." The greatest appreciation for the young players is to give them attention and public awareness.
Players hijack the press conference
Wück was surprised by his players bursting into the post-match press conference. They danced around the room cheering and singing loudly and showered their coach with drinks. "I think the boys really deserve this. To experience something like this once in your life is unbelievable for 17-year-olds."
Wück left his future open after the triumph. "Of course, I'm going to enjoy the whole thing now and hopefully get the chance to switch off a bit," said the 50-year-old. "Then I'll think about the future. We U coaches all only have one-year contracts with the DFB. So it's not up to me whether the DFB wants to continue."
The coach appealed to soccer in Germany to show more appreciation for young talent. "We must fundamentally look at how youth coaches are recognized in Germany. Not just at the association, but also at the club," said Wück. "Without good training, without good talent, the senior national team and the U21s will not be fed with young players." The best coaches would have to work in the youth sector to train talented players "so that they then become very interesting for the professional clubs and the senior national team".
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The DFB Juniors' triumph at the World Championships received praise from national coach Christian Wück, who acknowledged their ability to connect with the German soccer spirit. "The DFB Juniors have shown that they embodied the values Germans are proud of, which has brought many Germans to support them," said Wück.
In their victory celebration following the World Cup title, Wück's players took control of the press conference, dancing, cheering, and showering their coach in drinks. "It's a once-in-a-lifetime experience for 17-year-olds, and I think they truly deserve it," shared the 50-year-old coach, expressing his support for their exuberant celebration.
Source: www.ntv.de
