In the pre-match on here I was surprised by just how much dislike there was for Löw
Raised expectations after reaching 3 semi-finals and 1 final in major tournaments under Löw, I guess. Us Germans, we are spoilt pricks like that. It doesn't help that the German media hypes our players to no end, either. Götze, the German Messi; Hummels, the new Beckenbauer; Lahm, world's best *insert position here* (I might actually agree with the Lahm bit); etc..
What people fail to grasp is, that Germany doesn't have the best starting XI in this WC, nor the best squad, for that matter. So expecting them to reach the final by default is ridiculous. Like in the CL, there is so much luck involved, and the competition so fierce, that even reaching the semis can be regarded as a success for
any team.
Löw changed our style from shit on a stick to attractive attacking football and I'm greatful for that. Yeah, he srewed up from time to time, but so have Fergie, Pep, Mou et al.
For the record: I do believe Löw should step back after the WC, regardless of the outcome,
if a suitable successor is available (Tuchel?), as I think after ten years it is time to bring in some new faces with fresh ideas. Plus, I'd like to see how Löw does at club level now.