Ballack shows concern about the state of German football By Rune Gjerulff

Things are not going well for German football at the moment, says Michael Ballack.

Michael Ballack. Photo: Soccer.ru/CC-by-SA 3.0

Former German international Michael Ballack admits he's concerned about the current state of German football.





Speaking to Sky after Bayern's Champions League exit to Liverpool on Wednesday, Ballack said:



"We crashed out of the World Cup early, have been relegated in the Nations League, and the Champions League ended in the round of 16 for all German sides. This is a hint that we're not doing everything right. There's no reason to sugarcoat things."



It's the first time since 2006 that there are no German clubs in the Champions League quarter-finals.



Borussia Dortmund were beaten by Tottenham while Schalke 04 were dumped out of the tournament by Manchester City.









