dannymc1309
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Has this incident been confirmed anywhere?
All German news stations, the German FA, Rosberg's twitter, Mercedes... yesHas this incident been confirmed anywhere?
It is open. I can tell you how they played in the test match against the U20 yesterday. There they played 4 quarters with each 20 minutes and played with one team the first 40 minutes and with another the second 40. The U20 has the tasks to simulate special tactics of the group stage opponents.Any a german experts care to tell me who is expected to be starting upfront? Will there be some rotation?
Sorry if this has already been covered, had a scan through.
In addition to Blackwidow's detailed response, I'd like to tadd that from all interview scraps with Löw during the last weeks, I take it that he indeed will rotate more compared to previous tournaments, simply because of the challenging climate conditions which our Germans lads are not used to.Any a german experts care to tell me who is expected to be starting upfront? Will there be some rotation?
Sorry if this has already been covered, had a scan through.
Are Schweiny and Lahm just being further rested or are they still injured?In about an hour against Cameroon...
Weidenfeller
Boateng,Mertesacker,Hummels,Durm
Khedira,Kroos
Müller, Özil,Reus
Götze
Lahm is still injured but already running - but not in team training until now. He and Neuer are already in Munich but are training on Säbener Straße. The German players go home tomorrow until Thursday and meet then again for the last test match. Lahm probably would have started team training now but with the match and the "holidays" that is not possible. Neuer is expected to be in goal again next week. Both are not in danger for the World Cup.Are Schweiny and Lahm just being further rested or are they still injured?
You know that football in nontransitive game?
To put it in a nutshell:
* Some poster claimed that Germany have failed recently
* Some German fans then said how they haven't
* I gave my opinion that they haven't managed the last step now for a while. You say Spain and Germany didn't meet since 2010, but Germany met Italy in 2012 and didn't have a chance and Spain then in the final hammered Italy. Now it's all if and buts, but considering Spain gave their best performance of the tournament in the final, I really don't think how they wouldn't have beaten Germany, too.
Yes - and maybe Klose for Götze. Could be that this depends on the opponent.Neuer in goal, Lahm at right-back ahead of Durm and maybe Schweinsteiger ahead of Kroos in CM to come in there for the first XI at the World Cup.
Then Schürrle makes more sense against tired opponents.He won't start Klose for sure. He Will be used as sub. Gotze or Muller will start at CF/False 9.
Wouldn't Klose at least make perfect sense off the bench if you're down a goal with 20-30 mins left?
Depends. If we're in the lead, then Schürrle is a great option to play on the counter. If we chase the game, then Klose makes a lot of sense.Then Schürrle makes more sense against tired opponents.
What do you expect if Khedira is suppossed to play the part of the defensive midfielder and refuses to do the defensive part of his role.midfielder/forwards just refuse to help the back4. every single fecking game the same. I bet that Löw is blaming a Dortmund player after the match.
Might give Löw ideas that Podolski should start though!
Nowt impressive so far. Ozil was awful throughout as well. Durm has been good though, one thing I liked about tonight's match.
I always have the feeling that Götze and Özil do not work with each other - they get into each others way.Germany should go with Muller or Klose leading the line, false nine hasn't worked sadly.
It's also a matter of form. Götze hasn't played well for months and Özil never bothers to turn up for friendlies.I always have the feeling that Götze and Özil do not work with each other - they get into each others way.
Surprisingly, Löw didn't - he actually pointed towards Boateng and Mertesacker re: the 2nd conceded goal without mentioning their names.midfielder/forwards just refuse to help the back4. every single fecking game the same. I bet that Löw is blaming a Dortmund player after the match.
The problem with Müller upfront is that he then ain't playing on the right side then. Especially in the combination with Lahm he somehow is a real winger (with the other side a right foot going inwards) or the second striker. I can understand why Löw is reluctant with changing that especially as Klose as striker ain't so dominant and works great in combination with him in that role.What do you expect if Khedira is suppossed to play the part of the defensive midfielder and refuses to do the defensive part of his role.
Oh, and look, Müller scores after being moved up front. I hope that this spells the end of the idea of Götze as false nine. I doubt it, though.
Why?howdy @Blackwidow, did you watch a lot of true detective lately? it sure ain't no bad show, right?
was just referring to you using "ain't"... which i did after watching this show. no pun intended.Why?
I do not know the series. I am not in films and shows. Just football crazy - but that real...
So we have no other players who can play that position? Reus or Götze for starters could fill that role, Özil aswell.The problem with Müller upfront is that he then ain't playing on the right side then. Especially in the combination with Lahm he somehow is a real winger (with the other side a right foot going inwards) or the second striker. I can understand why Löw is reluctant with changing that especially as Klose as striker ain't so dominant and works great in combination with him in that role.
I agree with that right now, but you know what the sad part about this statement is? It is the absolute opposite of what Mario Götze used to be. The main reason why he was rated so high at his young age was not so much his technique, versatility or presence on the pitch. It was his brutal consistency. The boy stepped on the pitch in his first real professional season as 18 year old and delivered week for week. Sure, he had an occasional poor game like everybody else, but something like a slump was unheard of for him in his Dortmund days. He even came back from a six month long injury and played like nothing happened, like he was never gone. Thats what made him special in my eyes, because it is so rare to see a talent have the stability in his form like a player in his prime. If he was fit, you could count on him 100%.The problem with Götze is that his performances come in waves... - he has real good matches when everybody tells he has to always play - and then real bad ones. But he is young...
Löw is so poor with his tactics. Germany will never win a title with him.
I still have no clue why he thiunks Götze can play upfront. I cant remember a single game where he did great playing false 9.
Müller right now is the only choice to play upfront. He has that natural instinct to find the net.
With Klose being injured i can see him only coming off the bench.
Boateng showed that he is still overrated. He has some good actions but he always (Bayern and NT) has that one or two big mistakes that lead to goals most of the time. He clearly showed that he isnt a RB yesterday.
I dont know what happened to Özil, but he sucks since he joined Arsenal. In that form he shouldnt even make the 23 Men Roster, but he will probably start every game...
Kroos has to stop just passing back and beside him and slowing down the pace. He is not a good match with Khedira, because they both lack speed.
Khedira shouldnt be in the Starting XI anyway but probably will start every game for Löw.
With that Defense i dont see Germany making a big splash. They will have a hard time getting out of their group.
The only impressive Players right now are Reus, Hummels and Müller. They clearly need a healthy Lahm to shut down the Wingers.
Right now they should start with this XI.
-------------------------------------------Neuer----------------------------------------------
-----Lahm-------------------Hummels-----------Mertesacker---------------------Durm
---------------------------------Kroos----------Schweinsteiger---------------------------
------------Reus-------------------------Götze------------------------------Schürrle/Podolski
------------------------------------------Müller----------------------------------------
Podolski and Schürrle would be a 50/50 toss but i would start Podolski because Schürrle showed that he has Joker abilities.
First subs would be Klose, Khedira, Özil, Schürrle/Podolski
On Defense: Boateng, Schmelzer, Höwedes
Im not a Fan of Podolski but he showed poise and heart yesterday. He's a veteran and showed that he can play the big WC matches. I would start Schürrle aswell but he seems to be better coming off the bench.
Draxler will probably get cut so he isnt a choice here.
Götze and Özil both played pretty poor for the NT the last couple of months but Götze atleast has that scoring threat that Özil completely lacks. Götze is also playing better at the 10 Positions instead of False 9.
I agree that Schweinsteiger isnt a good Matchup with Kroos aswell but they lack depth on the position. Kramer isnt a Starter. Khedira and Schweinsteiger are both hurt but i may trust Schweinsteiger more IF he shows to be fit. Khedira isnt providing much help for the Defense aswell (another Poster already said this). He is a good tackler in Midfield but he isnt chasing down Forwards or Strikers up to the goal.
Müller needs to play upfront. Klose is clearly miles away from being fit. Volland looks like he could be cut and even if he makes the squad i doubt he will play much. Götze is wasted on the False 9.
Of course you could also play like this
-----Reus ------------Özil ----------Götze
----------------------Müller-----------------
But none of those players do anything for the Defense. Podolski knows that he has to work for the Defense aswell. Götze, Özil and Reus all lack a proper body that can stand a fight.
Götze and Özil together didnt work so i would only play one.
For Hummels. I dont know what game you saw but Hummels made some crucial tackles to stop players. He also made some good opening passes that lead to goal chances. He has some playmaker ability and is usually extremely reliable. All CB are outplayed every now and then but i trust Hummels way more than Boateng who sometimes isnt up for the game. Mertesacker and Boateng provide nothing in opening up the game. They can only play the short pass to the CM.