'Wake up!' – Germany boss blasts 'racist' survey about Euro 2024 squad

Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann has condemned a survey by a public broadcaster asking fans if they would prefer more white players in their team.

German state broadcaster ARD ran the shocking poll, which found that 21% of 1,304 randomly selected participants would ‘prefer it if more players with white skin were playing for Germany.’

Bayern Munich and Germany star Joshua Kimmich previously described the survey as ‘absolutely racist’ and said it was ‘madness for a public broadcaster to ask such a question.’

Nagelsmann, who is preparing his squad for their home tournament of Euro 2024, added his condemnation on Sunday when asked about the matter in a press conference.

‘I was shocked that such questions are asked and people actually answer. It is racist … I feel that we need to wake up,’ the 36-year-old said.

Josh responded really well, with a very clear and thought-out statement. I see this in exactly the same way. This question is insane.

‘There are people in Europe who’ve had to flee because of war, economic factors, environmental disasters, people who simply want to be taken in. We have to ask what are we doing at the moment?

Germany Training Session And Press Conference - Herzogenaurach Training Camp Day 1 — Joshua Kimmich said the poll was ‘madness’ (Photo: Getty)

ARD claim that a reporter working on a documentary on football and diversity was repeatedly confronted with statements about the makeup of the team during its production.