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Furor Teutonicus:
--- Quote from: Fraxxx on June 04, 2012, 11:13:31 AM ---
--- Quote from: Lunatic on June 04, 2012, 10:51:35 AM ---We may see some group stage shockers. Being Portuguese, I know we're not expected to past the group stage, and we probably won't, but if we do, it'll be shocking to see Holland OR Germany go home after the group.
In group C, I think Italy may be in some trouble. They lost Barzagli and have only weak back up options such as Bonnuci who is set for mental mistake a game (although a 3-5-2 with Bonnuci, Barzagli & Chiellini was a valuable option before the injury). I wouldn't be shocked to see Croatia take 2nd place in this group.
In group D, I think England are in REAL trouble with Lampard & Cahill hurt, teamed with Rooney's suspension. France will take 1st place in this group, won't be surprised to see Ukraine or even Sweden grab 2nd.
I think we're in for some surprises in terms of group stage eliminations.
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In Germany folks are irritated bout how our team was performing in the last 2 games but test games don't matter. It's gonna be difficult for Portugal but like them, Germany and Holland have to rely on a great offense. I'm hoping for a lotta goals in these games.
I would agree with you on your other points, England only goes on a short trip. Our group is by far the most exciting and I really hope for Holland to make it this time but damn, their defense is shit...
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Fuck it, I hope they fail and Löw gets sacked. If he really favours Mertesucker and Badstuber over Hummels he's a complete idiot. I won't be rooting for a FC Bayern National Team.
Key players like Klose and Schweinsteiger will not be in shape, the group stage could be more difficult than expected.
Portugal doesn't seem to be a big threat though. Are they really going to play with Almeida? Well, maybe atleast the Dutch can punish Löw for his idiocy.
7even:
^Löw has been shitted on for playing Podolski and Klose last time and he was has proved he was right doing that.
Dortmund players just ain't made for big games. Sure they can own Bayern, they have their number. But they fold on the big stage.
Furor Teutonicus:
--- Quote from: 7even on June 05, 2012, 03:52:57 AM ---^Löw has been shitted on for playing Podolski and Klose last time and he was has proved he was right doing that.
Dortmund players just ain't made for big games. Sure they can own Bayern, they have their number. But they fold on the big stage.
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But Mertesacker is a different case. He was weak during WC 2010, he was part of Bremens horrible defense for years and this year he has been injured all the time. I don't know how anyone can think he's a good man.
Yeah, because they failed in their first CL season they are automaticially not good enough for the big stage ::) Fuck you Bayern lames, get a new excuse. In the national team they never had a real chance.
To be fair, only Hummels deserves to be in the starting squad. He is the best defender by a mile, but the fact that Badstuber and Mertesucker are favoured is a big joke.
If atleast he would get the proper recognition I would have had a bit of respect left for Löw.
Fraxxx:
Hummels over Mertesacker all day. Shit, I would reactivate Friedrich instead of letting Merte play!
And I think it's not the stupidest thing to let Boateng, Badstuber and Lahm play in front of Neuer, they know each other well.
bouli77:
Mertesacker is a pretty horrible CB, dunno how he made it to the starting position in the Mannschaft, you guys used to have standards, especially when it comes to center backs.
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