Football World Cup: That says Lothar Matthäus for Germany's World Cup

In the Winter World Cup in Qatar, the German football national team in the group stage meets Spain, Japan and Costa Rica or New Zealand. Loshee Lothar Matthew just looks the duel against Spain as a signpost for the tournament.

After the draw National coach Hansi Flick demanded a conversation with Matthew. "Spain, that's the hammer. I have to talk to Lothar again," he said with a wink.

An exchange between the national coach and the TV expert has already taken place, as Matthäus betrayed "Sky". "He was not so dissatisfied," said the record national player over Flick.

"Of course, Spain is a tough lot. But I said it too: If you want to become a world champion, you have to win against all," Matthäus continued: "That's a bit of way of trailing. That's why he was (Hansi Flick, Note d. Red.) Not so dissatisfied with my happy hand. "

Matthew trust the DFB team anyway a good tournament and also the World Cup title. "The players pull the players convince. They also inspire the fans with offensive football," said the 61-year-old, who added: "That's why I believe that Germany has a great opportunity to get the World Cup title."

Quarter question still open

The first World Cup game denies Germany on 23 November against Japan. "But we have made a lot, we have to look that we will prevail. But at a draw you have no choice anyway, you take it as it comes," commented flick the draw in the "ARD".

He also revealed that a planned friendly match against Japan will not come about Japan due to group constellation.

Where the German team in Qatar raises his quarters, is still open. The decision should be announced shortly after the draw, DFB Director Oliver Bierhoff had said before the draw.