Southgate’s squad has been largely disappointing in their Nations League fixtures this month. Hence, it does come as a surprise that Matthaus has picked them as one of the favorites.
While speaking to GOAL about the teams that stand a chance of winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup, the 1990 World Cup winner said:
He added:
In their four Nations League Group A fixtures so far, the Three Lions are winless, having lost two and drawn two. They have only scored one goal in those four games, losing twice against Hungary. Their recent 4-0 scoreline in the defeat against Hungary was their worst at home in 94 years.
Southgate has been trying to work different permuations and combinations with the England side but nothing has clicked. England may be treating these games as dress rehearsals for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, but these results are still discouraging.
Matthaus also heaped praise on Germany and included them in his favorites, with Die Mannschaft still unbeaten after 13 games under Hansi Flick. He said:
Germany are currently second in the group behind Hungary and above Italy and England. They will also look to gather momentum ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in their remaining fixtures.
World Cup winner Lothar Matthaus positive about the timing of the 2022 FIFA World Cup and host nation Qatar
While speaking to GOAL, the Ballon d’Or winner also spoke about the benefits of having the tournament in the months of November and December in Qatar. The German believes it is going to be a ‘perfect’ tournament. He said:
The 61-year-old was in attendance in Doha when Costa Rica faced New Zealand for the final spot of the World Cup. He shared his experience and further expressed his excitement for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. Matthaus told GOAL:
The 2022 FIFA World Cup is set to commence on November 21, with Senegal taking on the Netherlands in the first fixture.
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