Pre-match: WC 2010 Quarter Final: Deutschland vs. Argentinien 03.07.2010 [R]

A blowout today would be disappointing.

Other than Messi, Tevez and Higuain......rest of their team are so-so. Di Maria and Mascherano are alright, but it the the former is a bit overrated anyway. Dont forget we also have talented/proven players in Lahm, Schweinsteiger, Klose and Oezil as well

Their left back, Heinze, is definitely one of their main weaknesses.

I wouldnt play Podolski if he isnt 100% fit. Jansen is not a bad choice actually.



By 2014, Hummels, Howedes, Castro, Bender, Reus and Contento will probably step up and be part of the NT; Badstuber, Mueller, Marin, Kroos, Oezil, Khedira, Aogo, Tasci and J.Boateng will have another 4 years of valuable experience;

Friedrich can be easily replaced by either of Hummels, Howedes, Tasci, Badstuber, J.Boateng or Toprak even. We have PLENTY of young options there

Klose's position, can be replaced by Thomas Mueller. He may not have the aerial threat but he is already by far the best forward among the youngsters. Big number of talented striker prospects such as Sukuta-Pasu, Manuel Fischer n Felix Kroos have not progressed as good as we may have expected talents are rather scarce in this department


Lets see how young strikers like Schurrle, Mlapa, Lennart Thy and Marius Duhnke will develop in the next few years.

Can't sleep

Can't wait for the match to begin

Can't wait to have a nice German beer in my hand at 6:30 AM.

Ok, apparently, I have to wait........a few hours, at least.