WC 2006: Group A (5 Viewers)
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I mean Poland. I think they were overtrained. Colombia was faster and more accurate than we. Costa Ricans and Equador aren't bad teams so i'm really afraid. We'll see. 10 days left 
Manschaft came back to a 2-2 draw against the Japs last nite. I didnt see that match but both the japanese goal came from the midfield losing the ball infront of the 18 yard box.
It looks like that Lehmann had a big game and saved more than a couple of goals. although the goals came in after metzelder was off the field but they werent that solid to begin with. Merterascker had no understanding with Nowotony. Schneider cant play at RB.
In the midfield Klinsi played both Ballack and Borowski in the midfield, so one of them had to play in the right which limited their abilities to some extent. Frings was inreliable again in midfield, so Klinsi should really consider using Kehl from the begining.
Also David Odonoker played his first game in german colours when he came in for Borowski and did well on the right hand of the midfield.
Schweni was again the best on field for the manschaft.
Podolski and klose didnt have much service to work for them, so nothing on them.
Many things to work on the for the coach, especially to find the right combination of players, and the defence.
It looks like that Lehmann had a big game and saved more than a couple of goals. although the goals came in after metzelder was off the field but they werent that solid to begin with. Merterascker had no understanding with Nowotony. Schneider cant play at RB.
In the midfield Klinsi played both Ballack and Borowski in the midfield, so one of them had to play in the right which limited their abilities to some extent. Frings was inreliable again in midfield, so Klinsi should really consider using Kehl from the begining.
Also David Odonoker played his first game in german colours when he came in for Borowski and did well on the right hand of the midfield.
Schweni was again the best on field for the manschaft.
Podolski and klose didnt have much service to work for them, so nothing on them.
Many things to work on the for the coach, especially to find the right combination of players, and the defence.
german did well againt columbia last nite in their last friendly before the finals.
the good note is that team as a whole played well and created oppotunities all over the game. Schweni continues to prove he is germany's hope in the WC.
the negative is that the forwards r missing sitters and jens lehmann was not in his best
the good note is that team as a whole played well and created oppotunities all over the game. Schweni continues to prove he is germany's hope in the WC.
the negative is that the forwards r missing sitters and jens lehmann was not in his best
i agree abt the CB situation, merterasker just needs a bit of confidence and Metzy is the only reliable CB in the squad.
abt the flanks there is marcell jansen there as well, he plays in LB. Klinsi also play Hitzlperger in the LB position, i dont know why he does that..mybe cuz he is thinking of converting lahm to the right..but i dont think that would happen. I really wanted Klinsi to give Andreas Hinkel another shot in the RB position as he is better option offensively than Arne Fredirich.But the coach didnt have any confidence in Hinkel although he always shows great promise. Ppl may remember him from the Brazil Germany friendly a while back when Klinsi first took charge.He came in and set up a goal and played fantastically.
Neuville is a good call up imo. He is better than Kevin Kuranyi and although i would've preffered Benny Lauth to be given a chance, but to be fair Oliver had a much better season and Lauth only had a good half season.
I wanted to see them both there and Asamoah dropped. He doesnt add much to the team. Same goes to Mike Hanke, who cant play in the first game
I think Bastian Deisler injury's caused a problem as David Odoknor could've been called up as a striker instead of a RM
did u watch the game ?
abt the flanks there is marcell jansen there as well, he plays in LB. Klinsi also play Hitzlperger in the LB position, i dont know why he does that..mybe cuz he is thinking of converting lahm to the right..but i dont think that would happen. I really wanted Klinsi to give Andreas Hinkel another shot in the RB position as he is better option offensively than Arne Fredirich.But the coach didnt have any confidence in Hinkel although he always shows great promise. Ppl may remember him from the Brazil Germany friendly a while back when Klinsi first took charge.He came in and set up a goal and played fantastically.
Neuville is a good call up imo. He is better than Kevin Kuranyi and although i would've preffered Benny Lauth to be given a chance, but to be fair Oliver had a much better season and Lauth only had a good half season.
I wanted to see them both there and Asamoah dropped. He doesnt add much to the team. Same goes to Mike Hanke, who cant play in the first game
I think Bastian Deisler injury's caused a problem as David Odoknor could've been called up as a striker instead of a RM
did u watch the game ?
Ballack to miss opener
June 8, 2006
Germany captain Michael Ballack will miss the host's World Cup curtain-raiser against Costa Rica on Friday.
The Chelsea midfielder sustained a calf injury in a friendly against Colombia on 2 June and was forced to withdraw from training on Wednesday.
Germany coach Jurgen Klinsmann said: "He's our leader and our skipper and we hoped to have him available.
"But it's a pity not a problem. We're in great shape without him."
Klinsmann has stuck by his policy of not selecting anyone who could not train 48 hours before a match.
"It's more important for us to get him back in shape so that he can rejoin practice and get in shape for the next matches," Klinsmann added.
www.worldsoccer.com
June 8, 2006
Germany captain Michael Ballack will miss the host's World Cup curtain-raiser against Costa Rica on Friday.
The Chelsea midfielder sustained a calf injury in a friendly against Colombia on 2 June and was forced to withdraw from training on Wednesday.
Germany coach Jurgen Klinsmann said: "He's our leader and our skipper and we hoped to have him available.
"But it's a pity not a problem. We're in great shape without him."
Klinsmann has stuck by his policy of not selecting anyone who could not train 48 hours before a match.
"It's more important for us to get him back in shape so that he can rejoin practice and get in shape for the next matches," Klinsmann added.
www.worldsoccer.com
The reasons i am sceptical with eurosport is that with british europsort 1 & 2, so many times they have given misinfos like when on their live score update they had in tennis Nadal leading a certain opponent 4-2 , that would have been fine but the only problem was that that particular match was played 3 days before and also another live update on a spanish match which took place 4 days ago. They can be unreliable to be honest
Lineups for the opening game:
Germany
Jens Lehmann
Philipp Lahm
Arne Friedrich
Christoph Metzelder
Per Mertesacker
Torsten Frings
Bastian Schweinsteiger
Tim Borowski
Lukas Podolski
Bernd Schneider
Miroslav Klose
Costa Rica:
Jose Porras
Leonardo Gonzalez
Gilberto Martinez
Michael Umana
Luis Marin
Danny Fonseca
Mauricio Solis
Walter Centeno
Douglas Sequeira
Ronald Gomez
Paulo Wanchope
Wise choice from Jürgen for chising Mertesacker and Metzelder as the defending pair. Looking back at the german team, I expect a lot from the back four as they offer a lot of stability and options forward.
Germany
Jens Lehmann
Philipp Lahm
Arne Friedrich
Christoph Metzelder
Per Mertesacker
Torsten Frings
Bastian Schweinsteiger
Tim Borowski
Lukas Podolski
Bernd Schneider
Miroslav Klose
Costa Rica:
Jose Porras
Leonardo Gonzalez
Gilberto Martinez
Michael Umana
Luis Marin
Danny Fonseca
Mauricio Solis
Walter Centeno
Douglas Sequeira
Ronald Gomez
Paulo Wanchope
Wise choice from Jürgen for chising Mertesacker and Metzelder as the defending pair. Looking back at the german team, I expect a lot from the back four as they offer a lot of stability and options forward.
