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Loew on trial despite association support
2020-12-02 
Germany coach Joachim Loew during training, Oct 9, 2020. [Photo/Agencies]

BERLIN - Despite having received a vote of confidence from his employer, German national coach Joachim Loew's work remains under close scrutiny.

If he is to keep his job longer than next year's European Championship, then he has to introduce major changes.

After a crisis-meeting on Monday afternoon, the association's statement appears to indicate the chances of the 60-year-old fulfilling his contract until after the 2022 World Cup or being given an extension until the 2024 Euro hosted by Germany don't look too bad.

In fact, the 2014 World Cup-winning coach needs to tighten several screws if he is to survive next summer's continental tournament.

Pinning their hopes on Loew simultaneously increases the pressure on association president Fritz Keller and national team director Oliver Bierhoff.

In case of further failings, the future of the prominent trio might be up for discussion.

Loew will take all necessary measures to have an inspiring Euro in 2021, an official statement said. Refusing to give interviews to the media, the association said Loew could count on the organization's full trust.

While Loew needs to deliver within the upcoming months, the association has gained time to investigate suitable successors such as Ralf Rangnick, Juergen Klopp, and Thomas Tuchel.

A lack of on-pitch communication came to light during games behind closed doors in silent arenas without fans.

The inability to discover their fighting spirit in vital games and fight back when down indicates a leadership problem within the team.

Loew's biggest problem is to put a well-oiled hierarchy into place.

Loew's reputation has been harmed due to a disappointing 2018 World Cup and an unsatisfactory rejuvenation process.

The German coach needs to develop visible passion if he is to drive his team forward.

To show constant interest in the national league's matchdays by turning up in different arenas across the country seems a must for Loew aside from considering new ideas from external sources.

Philipp Lahm's warning words are a heavy blow for Loew. The former German captain demanded that "old-fashioned" working patterns should be adjusted in line with modern times, including the coach's way of speaking in training sessions.

Time for experimentation has run out with only a few friendlies scheduled before facing France, Portugal, and Hungary in the group stage at the Euro.

The German coach has to deliver satisfying results and new optimism in a time of a growing unrest amongst disillusioned supporters.

While Loew has earned respect for winning the 2014 World Cup, the national team's reputation among fans has hit rock bottom only six years later.

Germany's problems in developing talented newcomers might come as an unpleasant surprise considering the country's leading role over the past few decades.

Loew and the association have to present a clear concept if they are to secure football's position as the country's number one sport.

German under-21 coach Stefan Kuntz rang the alarm bells as a lack of robust talents is apparent. "I rarely talk to Joachim Loew to discuss potential candidates for the first team squad due to the fact there is no one with the needed skills," Kuntz complained.

While the effects of the youth academies formed in German club football in 2010 seem to be waning, new ideas are necessary if the nation is to catch up with leading nations such as France and Spain.

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