Thomas Muller described Germany s World Cup campaign in Qatar as an absolute disaster , heavily hinting at international retirement in the process.
While Hansi Flick s side were successful in their final match, beating Costa Rica 4-2, Japan s surprise 2-1 victory over Spain led to another group-stage exit at the World Cup.
Prior to 2018 in Russia, Germany had not failed to advance past the group stage at a World Cup since 1954 but have now endured an early exit in the past two tournaments.
For Muller, part of the squad that was victorious in 2014 in Brazil, it may now be his final appearance on the international stage, as he admitted he was unsure of his future steps.
It s an absolute disaster! I don t know what happens next, he told ARD after the match.…