Briegel: Guardiola is responsible for the crisis in German football UEFA Nations League - Germany Former player criticised City manager's approach

Former Germany international Hans Peter Briegel believes that Pep Guardiola's football philosophy is behind the current crisis for Joachim Low's team.

Germany bowed out early at the World Cup and never looked convincing while they have also struggled since.

"It is his (Guardiola's) fault, he cheated us by saying it was sufficient to win by having 75% of possession," said Briegel.

"It isn't the case, in football the result is far more important than controlling the play. To have the ball is not sufficient in order to win, France gave a clear indication of that by winning the World Cup.

"You can even win by returning to a more traditional style of play, what is important is not the quality of the football but having equilibrium."

Briegel added that he felt that Germany was passing through what was on a "transitional" period.