TV expert Hoeneß on RTL: "Good evening, Jogi" - "Good evening, Uli"

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They had given him extra airtime.

Uli Hoeneß was about to make his 36th international match, this time and for the first time as a TV expert.

RTL, which broadcast the game of the German national soccer team in the World Cup qualification against Iceland, wanted its newcomer to give viewers more opinion.

That, let me say so much in advance, was what they got.

The white shirt that the 69-year-old wore under his dark blue suit, as many hoped, should have been soaked with sweat in the end.

Hoeneß delivered reliably.

Albeit late.

His start in the new profession was surprisingly nervous and bumpy.

When asked what he expected from the national team, Hoeneß, who signed up for the qualifying games against Iceland, Romania and North Macedonia, named three wins. And for “the Jogi” he wished “that he deserved the farewell that he deserved.” Well, yes .

Duzfreunde: Uli Hoeneß and Joachim Löw, who need not fear any critical words from the new TV expert

Source: pa / GES / Markus Gi / Markus Gilliar

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However, he was able to give him that in a direct connection (“Good evening, Jogi” - “Good evening, Uli”) before kick-off.

Together with moderator Florian König, he consistently rasped liquorice, praised, wished and surpassed the 291 seconds of speaking time that moderator König had granted expert Lukas Podolski during the international match against Turkey, thanks to numerous phrases before the game started.

"A good start into the new year would be the prerequisite for a successful EM," said Hoeneß.

And, be careful: “The Icelanders are very strong in terms of their physical strength.” No, the feeling wasn't that good.

He missed Timo Werner during the line-up, but “the Jogi” certainly had good reasons.

When declining the lineup, he much preferred to praise the midfield as the “showpiece” of the German team: Gündogan, Kimmich, Goretzka, “it couldn't be better.” An assessment that should be given an exclamation mark by the protagonists in the game.

After all.

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The players may also have heard him in the dressing room at the Duisburg stadium.

"I had already said in 2018 that I was not satisfied with the attitude of one or the other," said Hoeneß in his last statement before kick-off.

It sounded like a warning and sparked anticipation in the audience for the analysis after the game if the game didn't go as hoped.

Yes, the verbal whip seemed to be at least ready in Studio 5 in Cologne.

Although Hoeneß still kept it under lock and key and, as the great patriot he is, apparently preferred to be able to distribute sugar on his first TV evening.

"Today my German heart beats": Uli Hoeneß celebrated his debut as a TV expert on RTL

Source: dpa / Marijan Murat

When the German team delivered with their committed performance, it was not only a clear victory that became apparent.

The notorious division attack would have to have no play in the third half.

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The game of the German team was a successful compensation for the bloodless 0: 6 against Spain, as Hoeneß commented during the half-time break: “From the first minute we played at full throttle.

One looked for the duels.

You attacked very heavily and didn't let your opponent come into play at all.

Everyone is on the move, they put the opponent under pressure very early on.

One can really speak of a very good 45 minutes.

It would be nice if we could score the third goal right now.

Because then there would be peace. ”Which was also true for himself.

Had Ilkay Gündogan heard him?

Less than eleven minutes later, the ball was back in the Icelanders' net.

Uli Hoeneß missed his chances

And so a problem became apparent that some viewers might not have considered when they poured the beer for the game in anticipation of Hoeneß's regular table slogans and rounds: In the past, Hoeneß had always given his pointed monologues when he had something to say .

If he wanted to wake up, denounce or raise a moral index finger to reprimand others.

Uli only becomes a Hoeneß when something goes wrong.

When he gets angry and talks in a rage until the color of his face reflects the alert level.

But the game was simply nothing.

And the few opportunities to make an opinion were left out by the former Bayern player, manager and president:

Topic of national coach succession?

"Very clever of the DFB to take your time with the decision and not to hack after every trace of the media." Only briefly did he take on the role of moral guardian he has so often taken: "We should all be a little more patient now . "

Topic Toni Kroos as a possible loser in the competition for the praised German midfield?

"Jogi Löw will be spoiled for choice."

Yes, there was more in it.

But in order to use the potential, other performances and results of the team are required.

If you wanted to hear words like “Rumpelfußball”, “Schülermannschaft” and “Uwe-Seeler-Traditionself”, you had to bet on the next game against Romania on Sunday - or stick with it until the end.

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Because who if not Hoeneß knows better that games and seasons are always decided in the final phase?

"Santa Claus is not an Easter bunny," he once said.

And now put a whole basket of eggs in the nest of the DFB.

The German international match had long been discussed and summaries of other games played in Europe, when the attack department suddenly began to fire from all cylinders.

“Jogi Löw's early decision must lead to the DFB having to rethink its management structure.

It cannot be that what is currently going on will continue like this.

This is a tragedy, ”said Hoeneß, targeting three functionaries in particular: General Secretary Friedrich Curtius, Treasurer Stephan Osnabrügge and Vice President Rainer Koch.

“I am convinced that personnel consequences must be taken here.

I am thinking specifically of the Secretary General, who is completely overwhelmed in this position.

The treasurer is a labor lawyer.

And tax investigations go in and out of the DFB about as often as the postman.

And that can't go on like this.

Rainer Koch also believes that he would actually be the right president.

These three dissatisfied people are trying to do business here. "

König grinned contentedly, as did most of the spectators who stayed on.

It's all about post haggling, expense allowances and power games.

Football is falling by the wayside, added Hoeneß.

Finally, he broke a lance for the youngsters and called on the Bundesliga clubs to provide money for youth work during this difficult time.

Even the DFB has not yet developed any concepts.

And so in the end there was the result that everyone had expected.

Victory for Germany, followed by an assault by Hoeneß, who will retreat to Tegernsee on Friday.

Recharge your batteries, relax.

Against Romania on Sunday.