Muller: 'Germany can beat Costa Rica 8-0'
In Group E, Germany is last with one point, Costa Rica and Japan have three and Spain has four. Germany will definitely continue if they beat Costa Rica with a difference of more than 7 goals in the last leg, regardless of the result of the remaining match between Japan and Spain.
At a press conference on November 29, when asked about this possibility, Muller replied: "We are preparing to play as best we can and win. We could beat Costa Rica 8-0, but that's it. "It's not realistic in one World Cup. We don't want to know too much about another."
According to the 33-year-old striker, despite being more appreciated, Germany still has great respect for Costa Rica. He said: "We need to play modestly. Germany still has the ability to get through the group stage and will prove what we can do."
Germany has not won at the 2022 World Cup when in turn lost to Japan 1-2 and drew Spain 1-1. In the last turn on December 1, if Japan and Spain draw, Hansi Flick's teachers and students must win Costa Rica with a difference of at least two goals to continue. If Japan loses, Germany only needs to win to win tickets to the 1/8 round.
In the event of a loss or a draw with Costa Rica, Germany will finish bottom of the group and be eliminated from the group stage of two consecutive World Cups. At that time, the white army only reached one or two points, not enough to level the gap with the opponents above.
"We are between the sword and the wall, but the whole team is hungry. We know how to capitalize on all of those emotions against Spain and understand that, if we beat Costa Rica, we will have it. chance to move on," Muller said of Germany's current situation.
The 33-year-old striker wants Germany to play simpler and more direct when playing Costa Rica at Al Bayt Stadium. "We have to switch positions well, pass the ball into the spaces to pull the opponent out of position. Maybe 10 times the ball doesn't come to you, but on the 11th, you still have to run," Muller said.
Muller started both matches against Japan and Spain, but has not yet scored a goal. According to Get German Football News, the 33-year-old striker could be pushed to the bench in the final match against Costa Rica.
Of the players attending Qatar 2022, Muller leads with 10 goals in the World Cup, while Lionel Messi is behind with eight goals. Cristiano Ronaldo and Luis Suarez have seven or seven goals, while Neymar and Harry Kane have scored six.
Muller currently has 44 goals in 120 matches, among the top 10 scorers and most appearances in Germany's history. He made a splash when he received two individual titles - Best Young Player and Top Scorer with five goals and three assists - during Germany's journey to third at the 2010 World Cup. Muller continued to shine when he helped Germany win the title and entered the team of the year at the 2014 World Cup.
