Cross: Mertesack is the perfect candidate to replace Bierhoff.

Due to the fiasco in the World Cup in Qatar, Bierhoff left the German Football Association after 18 years of work, and the two sides recently agreed to terminate the contract, which was originally valid until 2024. For the possible replacement of Bierhoff as the new manager of the German team, there are many lists in the media, including Germany veteran Mertesack.
As for the possibility of Mertesack replacing Bierhoff, his former teammate Cross said a few days ago that this is completely feasible, he said: “I really think Mertesack is the perfect person for this job. He is a very good person.” he has absolute authority, on the other hand, is also a very friendly person. ”
Cross said: “Mertesack is a very professional man, he can re-establish a close relationship with the fans, in my opinion, he is the perfect person to take over the job, he also has a lot of experience in the field of youth training.” because he worked in Arsenal’s youth department for many years. ”
Mertesack had previously said of Bierhoff’s departure: “I’m sorry, but these may be the mechanisms that we automatically trigger after three unsatisfactory games, but he’s done a lot more than many people think.” But Mertesack was noncommittal at the time as to whether he would be a replacement.