´We have 80 million coaches once more´ – Former Germany defender Boateng defends national team

Former Germany defender Jerome Boateng has laughed off criticism of the national team forward of the World Cup in Qatar, joking there are “80 million national coaches”.

Germany’s 3-3 Nations League draw with England on Monday meant they completed third in Group A3, having gained simply considered one of their six matches.

Their shaky current performances and failure to succeed in the Nations League’s remaining 4 have led to questions being requested of supervisor Hansi Flick.

But Boateng, who performed 76 occasions for Germany between 2009 and 2018, believes followers ought to reserve judgement of the team till the World Cup is over.

“Shortly before the World Cup we have 80 million national coaches again,” Boateng wrote in an Instagram story, alongside a laughing emoji.

“We have a powerful team, we will beat any opponent and change into world champions. We have younger gamers in all positions.

“How about approaching the World Cup in a optimistic method and never criticising the team and bringing in unrest?

“Stay positive and support the team together. After the World Cup you can add your two cents again.”

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— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) September 26, 2022