Low had to cut internet because Germany's players stayed up late playing games FIFA World Cup 2018 Bild reveals team's secrets in Russia

The German camp in Russia was not a haven of peace, according to reports which have been issued by their local media.

The reigning champions suffered from a disappointing World Cup campaign as they exited at the first hurdle, losing two of their three group games.

According to Bild, coach Joachim Low and general manager Oliver Bierhoff realised that some players were staying up until the early hours of the morning playing video games and decided to take action.

On more than one occasion, Low decided to cut their internet connection at the hotel so that they couldn't play online or use their mobile phones.

Bild pondered whether all of those distractions hurt the performance of Die Mannschaft, who bowed out at the group phase for the first time in their history.

Germany were located in the Vatutinki Spa Complex, 16 kilometres south-west of Moscow within a forest.

It was a nondescript site for the players, who resorted to playing endless amounts of games late at night due to there being little else for them to do.