MUNICH: 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.
