Is Asamoah Going To The Wm?

[Wotan]

He's really tearing up the Bundesliga, scoring goals like crazy for Schalke.:D

Seriously, tho- how does a "striker" with- what 2 or 3 goals, get called up for the NT? What about Kiessling, Lauth, Hanke or Bdraric? :confused:

[Wotan]

Maybe Klinsi is looking at the "Yellow cards" given during each game & thinking they're goals!

[meista.de]

Asamoah is more of a fighter and gets the ball for some to score then actually score I think. Hanke has been injured and not doing well. Lauth just got out of a slump and brdaric or kiessling dont have a chance of being called in unless people get injured.

[PileD]

He's really tearing up the Bundesliga, scoring goals like crazy for Schalke.:D

Seriously, tho- how does a "striker" with- what 2 or 3 goals, get called up for the NT? What about Kiessling, Lauth, Hanke or Bdraric? :confused:

Asamoah will play, his strongness is the fight.

Mike Hanke, he play in a international top team and score 25 goals or so. A dream.
Hanke plays in Wolfsgurg, thrown out of the UI Cup and fight again relegation.
He don`t score 25 goals.

Kiessling, his team should hold the class.

Bdraric, Hannover. He's an average player, sometimes good, but only sometimes.

Benjamin Lauth, Hamburg. Surely, he will play.

[Jaison]

He's really tearing up the Bundesliga, scoring goals like crazy for Schalke.:D

Seriously, tho- how does a "striker" with- what 2 or 3 goals, get called up for the NT? What about Kiessling, Lauth, Hanke or Bdraric? :confused:

:rolleyes:

You're obsession with denigrating Asamoah is getting a little silly.

Plus, Asamoah's role with the team wouldn't be as a goal poacher anyways. Look at his performance vs. Palermo to see what he can do. While not the most technically gifted player, he's a bundle of energy, and an effective disrupter. He would be very useful coming on as a sub. While not a shoe-in for an NT spot by any means, I wouldn't mind having him on my team at all.

[PileD]

:rolleyes:

You're obsession with denigrating Asamoah is getting a little silly.

Plus, Asamoah's role with the team wouldn't be as a goal poacher anyways. Look at his performance vs. Palermo to see what he can do. While not the most technically gifted player, he's a bundle of energy, and an effective disrupter. He would be very useful coming on as a sub. While not a shoe-in for an NT spot by any means, I wouldn't mind having him on my team at all.

I see it the same you wrote.

[Wotan]

:rolleyes:

You're obsession with denigrating Asamoah is getting a little silly.

Plus, Asamoah's role with the team wouldn't be as a goal poacher anyways. Look at his performance vs. Palermo to see what he can do. While not the most technically gifted player, he's a bundle of energy, and an effective disrupter. He would be very useful coming on as a sub. While not a shoe-in for an NT spot by any means, I wouldn't mind having him on my team at all.
Just stating the facts! :D A "Striker" who doesn't score! :confused: I hardly would call that "denigrating"---I wouldn't want a Goal keeper who can't stop shots--no matter what kinda "fight" he has in him. I think the guy w the "obession" w him--is Klinsi.

[Zwanzigoetzel]

is he going? Yes
SHOULD he be going? No.

I don't see a lot of value in him at the moment. Sorry. He doesn't produce for Schalke or the NT. Besides the non scoring part, he keeps losing the ball, keeps losing one on ones in the air and on the ground and doesn't contribute to important plays. He disrupts the game that is correct, but mostly for the team he is on, be it Schalke or the NT.
The one thing going for him is that he is indeed a fighter and physically very strong. But that's it.

[The Old Lady Hertha]

The one thing going for him is that he is indeed a fighter and physically very strong. But that's it.

Which is one of the things this German NT is lacking!!!!! A true fighter. Someone who is not afraid to take on a player. A player whos effectiveness is not judged on how many goals or assists he scores, but by the havoc he creates in defenses.

Sure he was bad against the US, but he was misused. Three forward set? Podolski and Klose were isolated islands at times.

Throw him into a tie or losing game in the WM, and you will see his use. I don't see him as a liability to the squad, but actually a great benefit.

[ohk4]

He's really tearing up the Bundesliga, scoring goals like crazy for Schalke.:D

Seriously, tho- how does a "striker" with- what 2 or 3 goals, get called up for the NT? What about Kiessling, Lauth, Hanke or Bdraric? :confused:
I am with Jaison. This clearly is an obsession with you. According to your profile http://www.bigsoccer.com/forum/search.php?searchid=1863995
you have started ten threads and three of those ten had Asamoah's name in the thread title. A fourth, the National Mannschaft, you used very quickly to say how much you disliked Asamoah. Give it a rest. We get the point.

[poorvi]

Asamoah should be taken the world cup, but he shouldn't start. I think the only situation in which he is good, is when Germany are leading by a goal or two, then an agressive midfielder like Schweinsteiger should be removedand Asamoah brought on, Frings pulled back as a defensive middle, and Asamoah should play as the support striker. He fighter qualities and ball winning antics will suit the team best in such a scenario only.When Germany have to play with a lone striker, and a player in midfield who is a ball winner.

More than Asamoah, Huth deserves to get the boot.

[Psychosis hsv]

he is going but he should warm the bench with oliver kahn

[JeffS]

:rolleyes:

You're obsession with denigrating Asamoah is getting a little silly.

Plus, Asamoah's role with the team wouldn't be as a goal poacher anyways. Look at his performance vs. Palermo to see what he can do. While not the most technically gifted player, he's a bundle of energy, and an effective disrupter. He would be very useful coming on as a sub. While not a shoe-in for an NT spot by any means, I wouldn't mind having him on my team at all.

I agree 100%.

Asamoah doesn't score much, and he doesn't posess good technical skills. But he is a tremendous physical presence, in terms of both speed and strength. Plus, he is a big time fighter, and hustles the entire time he's on the field. Those qualities do bring value.

So, Asamoah should be on the NT, but probably should not start.

[Vfbstuttgartfan]

I have to say i don't think Asamoah should be on the side.

As everyone says he never scores. He barely ever gives any assists or set-ups. He's slow and useless in the air. Pushing and shoving around isn't what strikers are supposed to do. He might become a good player in certain midfield spots if he was allowed to develop there a little, but he possesses nothing that makes a striker. Atleast not this season. Not many people here consider Kuranyi to be of much use besides on the bench, so i'm astonished to see many of the same people saying that Asamoah, a substitute on club level, should have a spot.

If i'm looking for a fighter, it would be in the heart of the midfield. Not in the penalty box where goals are supposed to be scored.

[Wotan]

I have to say i don't think Asamoah should be on the side.

As everyone says he never scores. He barely ever gives any assists or set-ups. He's slow and useless in the air. Pushing and shoving around isn't what strikers are supposed to do. He might become a good player in certain midfield spots if he was allowed to develop there a little, but he possesses nothing that makes a striker. Atleast not this season. Not many people here consider Kuranyi to be of much use besides on the bench, so i'm astonished to see many of the same people saying that Asamoah, a substitute on club level, should have a spot.

If i'm looking for a fighter, it would be in the heart of the midfield. Not in the penalty box where goals are supposed to be scored.
Thanks VFB STuttgart fan---You summarized must succinctly what i'm saying. I really believe now--many people here are reacting to me---in an emotional way---& defending Asamoah---'cause I'M saying it---the nasty "Wotan"! Instead, they should be looking at his "skills" or lack thereof...for a "striker". I'm a big baseball fan---& a "closer" is a pitcher who "closes" out a baseball game (a pitcher)--to pitch the last inning with his team holding a lead. My analogy being--IF ...he is NOT getting the job done (ie: holding the opposition & winning the game)---his "fighting spirit"...to use an Italian term....means "Gazto"....!

He is NOT....a "striker"....so, i kindly ask the posters to stop.."reacting" to me---& objectively look at Asamoah's stats. True--I admit--i do not want him on the team! But--what you describe as "obsession"...i would label it as a "mission"...I can NOT believe that this guy is even CONSIDERED...for the NT---looking at his stats---THEN---when i saw him on TV vs the USA---he aimlessly wanders--often loses the bal--& when Neuville came in---more "open space" was created---& a lot more pace. One does not have to be a soccer "expert" to see this---I'm glad for the above post---also Zwanzi...& Wolf.....who also concur.

So--in conclusion---Try not to react to me...& look at the obvious. :rolleyes: Asamoah does not belong on the NT. If i want a "Bruising bull" I can go to the American ..National Football League & get a 6'6"---290 lb linebacker--NO SKILLS--but..."he's strong & has a fighting spirit.!"-----As ridiculous as that sounds--that's what people are saying---trying to hide Asamoah's obvious lack of "striker" skills.....by going to his "phsical strength"...& .."Fighting spirit"---Germany needs a "striker": who can score goals---Hope I made my case---Thank You---kindest regards---Wotan (Robert):)

[Psychosis hsv]

I have to say i don't think Asamoah should be on the side.

As everyone says he never scores. He barely ever gives any assists or set-ups. He's slow and useless in the air. Pushing and shoving around isn't what strikers are supposed to do. He might become a good player in certain midfield spots if he was allowed to develop there a little, but he possesses nothing that makes a striker. Atleast not this season. Not many people here consider Kuranyi to be of much use besides on the bench, so i'm astonished to see many of the same people saying that Asamoah, a substitute on club level, should have a spot.

If i'm looking for a fighter, it would be in the heart of the midfield. Not in the penalty box where goals are supposed to be scored.
fair visionary analysis

[MicFW]

Asamoah is not a candidate for the starting 11, but he should in any case be part of the team. He's not a finisher, but a good outside-right. Yesterday he was Schalke's best player against Sevilla imo.

[soccer krazy]

Asamoah should go and he won't be a starter but he could be a good sub especially if the other team is tired and you bring in a guy like asamoah with all the energy he has he will tear up the other teams defense.

[Wotan]

Asamoah should go and he won't be a starter but he could be a good sub especially if the other team is tired and you bring in a guy like asamoah with all the energy he has he will tear up the other teams defense.
"Energy"---he brings "energy"....Maybe Klinsi should get a track & Field sprinter! Lots of "energy". "He's strong"--"strength".....blah blah---Klinsi should get a weightlifter. :confused: Again- Germany needs a striker who....scores goals!! I don't want to see England 2--"Energy & strength"---0 ---Do you get my drift? Let's stop the eupemisms----the guy stinks! End- :)

[The Old Lady Hertha]

Is there anything you like about Asamoah Wotan? :D