Hansi Flick has been sacked as Germany manager following Saturday’s 4-1 friendly defeat by Japan in Wolfsburg. He becomes the first Germany boss to be sacked since the role was created in 1926.
Germany have lost four of their past five games, with Flick overseeing just 12 wins in his 25 matches since replacing Joachim Low in August 2021.
Rudi Voller, who managed the team from 2000 to 2004, takes temporary charge for Tuesday’s friendly with France.
The 63-year-old Voller, a former Germany striker, was appointed director of the German national side in February.
He will be assisted by Hannes Wolf and Sandro Wagner.
Germany host the men’s European Championship next year but have been in disarray.
German FA president Bernd Neuendorf said: “The committee agreed that the German national team needs a fresh impetus after the recent disappointing results.
“Going into the European Championship next summer, we need confidence and optimism in the country regarding our team.
“This has been one of the most difficult decisions I have had to make during my time in this role because I really respect Hansi Flick and his assistants, both on a professional and personal level.
“Sporting success is of the upmost importance to the DFB, which is why this decision had to be made.”
After the Japan defeat, Flick said he was “brutally disappointed” but thought he remained the “right manager” for Germany.
However he ominously added: “Things can change in professional football and I can’t see what’s to come.”
The German FA said it hoped to announce Flick’s full-time replacement “as soon as possible”.
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