MelvinSmiley
Reserve Team
Maybe Podolski will be the important man in this match. Facing Ramos on his side, the key for germany might be Podolski stopping his runs and maybe start some counterattacks with Ramos up front...
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ShiftyPowers;2901643 said:....
I still feel like Muller is the key. .....
newbie original;2903285 said:Trochowski and Toni Kroos????
What about Cacau? I have heard his name a lot over the past 2-3 seasons. Surely he's proven himself and now's as good a time to put him in. I know he's older and likely slower, as a result, but on paper he appears to be ready.
Put him as a direct replacement for Muller...no?
He told Bild: "The German team, of course, has more footballing potential than my Swiss team. That’s why they will use different tactics to those I employed when we beat Spain 1-0 in the first group game.
"I think that the Spanish way of playing will suit Germany. Spain like to attack, and their fullbacks Sergio Ramos and Joan Capdevila get forward a lot. That means that there is often space on the flanks which the German players will be able to exploit.
"That is an Achilles' heel for Spain and Germany can cause them problems there.
"Gaps could open up in central defence if Gerard Pique or Carles Puyol get dragged towards Miroslav Klose. That would leave Mesut Özil with a free route to goal."
Despite talking up Germany's chances of recording victory over the European champions, Hitzfeld has a word of warning for Low and his players:
"Things could get dangerous for Germany in the area that I call the ‘red zone’. That is the corridor between defence and midfield, where Xavi, Andres Iniesta and David Villa operate," he said
"Per Mertesacker and Arne Friedrich, as well as Bastian Schweinsteiger and Sami Khedira, need to keep this space small and prevent the Spanish from working their magic there.
"It will also be highly important to double up on the wings, because Spain, and especially Villa, are very good in one-on-one situations.
"Even if these tactics work, it will definitely not be possible to completely prevent Spain from getting chances. Their players are individually just too good for that.
ShiftyPowers;2903289 said:....If you keep hearing Cacau's name, then surely you've heard of Kroos, you know the Golden Boy of this Golden Generation?.....
Arnau;2903598 said:Super Pedro starter. YES!
gasper000;2903635 said:penalty for ozil was not awarded.!