WILLEMSTAD — Uli Hoeneß, former chairman of Bayern Munich, has commented on the German national football team’s performance at the World Cup. According to Hoeneß, head coach Julian Nagelsmann should not be held solely accountable for Germany’s disappointing results in the tournament.

Hoeneß argues that responsibility for the team’s underwhelming performance extends beyond the coaching staff alone. His remarks indicate that multiple factors and individuals contributed to Germany’s World Cup outcomes.

The former Bayern executive thereby provides nuance to criticism that has been directed primarily at Nagelsmann. Hoeneß suggests that a comprehensive analysis of Germany’s World Cup campaign requires looking beyond coaching decisions alone.

Hoeneß’s comments come as the German Football Association evaluates the tournament results and determines the direction of the national team’s future.