Germany should not discard their under-performing senior players just yet, according to sporting director Oliver Bierhoff.
Die Mannschaft have endured a tumultuous 2018, failing to make it out of their group at the World Cup in Russia and suffering relegation from their Nations League group on Friday following Netherlands' 2-0 win over France.
Joachim Low fielded a youthful side in Thursday's comfortable 3-0 friendly win over Russia, leading some to suggest that Germany's more established players, such as Thomas Muller and Mats Hummels, should step aside.
Bierhoff has rejected those calls, however, insisting Germany can turn their fortunes around with a blend of youth and experience.