“Another manager living of the Bayern tax” – Fans urge Germany to sack Hansi Flick after 2022 FIFA World Cup group stage exit

Fans are urging Germany to sack Hansi Flick after his side crashed out of the 2022 FIFA World Cup despite a 4-2 win over Costa Rica on 1 December.

Die Mannschaft headed into their final group game against Costa Rica needing to beat Luis Fernandez Suarez's side and hope that Spain beat Japan.

It started well for Flick's men as they took the lead in the 10th minute through a Serge Gnabry header.

However, Costa Rica hit back and shocked the Germans by taking a 2-1 lead through Yeltsin Tejeda's 58th-minute effort and a 70th-minute Manuel Neuer own goal.

In the other game, matters only got worse for Germany as Japan took a surprise 2-1 lead over Spain in controversial fashion.

Die Mannschaft concentrated on themselves and got back into the game almost immediately in the 73rd minute through Kai Havertz's fine effort.

The Chelsea attacker then added a third to give Germany a 3-2 lead, but they still needed Spain to score in the other game.

Niclas Fullkrug added a fourth in the 89th minute to put Flick's side 4-2 up.

Yet, La Roja couldn't break down a resolute Japanese defense, and in the process, Germany headed out of the FIFA World Cup after Japan pulled off a memorable 2-1 win.

Japan finished top of Group E, with Spain claiming the second spot.

It was a nightmare exit for Flick's men, who were among the strongest sides heading into the tournament.

Supporters want Flick out of the job as the four-time FIFA World Cup winners crashed out of the group stages for the second consecutive time.

Here are some reactions from fans on Twitter to a shocking night for Die Mannschaft:

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Flick commented on any pressure he felt as Germany's manager before their exit from the FIFA World Cup

The pressure builds on the former Bayern Munich boss

The pressure grew on Flick after his side's shock 2-1 defeat to Japan in their FIFA World Cup opener.

They did claim a vital 1-1 draw against Spain, which made it all to play for in Group E heading into the final game day.

Flick acknowledged that qualification to the last 16 was not in their hands.

However, Germany's victory over Costa Rica feels somewhat like a defeat after their elimination from the FIFA World Cup.

He said (via the Mirror):

“I don’t feel any pressure - and I didn’t feel any pressure after the defeat to Japan. We didn’t have much time before the tournament and the longer we’re together the more we improve."

He added:

“The problem is that it is not in our hands. It goes without saying that the first game did not go like we wanted. We must try to exert our own pressure from the start. We know it will be really difficult.”