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There was a split in the German national team for the 2022 World Cup.
According to Sport Bild, the national team is divided into two camps - Bayern players and everyone else. Hansi Flick was accused of giving special treatment to Bayern players, which caused a rift. Flick was unable to win over the entire team.
Problems began before the match advised by archive of soccer picks of the 1st round of the group stage with Japan (1:2). The discussion around the One Love headband on the eve of the game was started by Manuel Neuer and Leon Goretzka, who said it was necessary to cover their mouths in a pre-match photo in protest. Other players did not want to take part in any political statements.
During the game against Japan, many players did not understand Flick`s decision to play Goretzka instead of Ilkay Gundogan. Within the team, this decision was criticized as a substitute for harmony to keep Goretzka happy. The Manchester City midfielder was furious with the decision.
Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Kai Havertz were upset to be on the bench for part of the World Cup game. The Barcelona goalkeeper was particularly upset that he didn`t get the chance despite his performances for the club.
Dortmund defender Niklas Sule, who played for Flick`s Bayern, was given chance after chance despite a poor performance in the first game, while Nico Schlotterbeck was left out of the squad and Matthias Ginther was given no chance.
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