Wagner on Germany's Football Decline and the Need for Reform
David Wagner, now serving as the academy director at RB Leipzig, has openly warned that German football has taken a step backwards. Speaking to Sky Sports, he said, "We have gone backwards," and stressed that the situation has finally forced many to acknowledge that change is essential. Wagner, a former Premier League manager with Huddersfield Town, has returned to his coaching roots – his first …
Oct. 5, 2026, 10 a.m.