[depuente]

Hi i just wanted 2 no who plays defensive Midfield for the german national team?

[ForeverRed]

Originally Posted by depuente

Hi i just wanted 2 no who plays defensive Midfield for the german national team?

Well thats been a big issue for the national team for a while now. This has become a very important position in football now. Klinsman had been criticised because he hasn't been able to impliment an effective and consistent player in that position but he had called up Sebastian Kehl (Dortmund) for that role after some public and media outcry.

He had tried Frings in that position before, as well as Ernst and Borrowski? (not sure).

Only time will tell if Kehl works because it took him so damn long to call him up.

[poorvi]

Since all have not done very well in the Defensive Middle role, Kehl and Hamann should now be given a chance.

[Psychosis hsv]

kehl will get the final nod

[smithfan]

I hope that Klinsmann realises that Thorsten Frings is WASTED on that position. SEBASTIAN KEHL is our best defensive midfielder.

[Psychosis hsv]

but who should be kehl's sub? no no ernst is a very poor passer of the ball

[ForeverRed]

Originally Posted by Vertical Horizon

but who should be kehl's sub? no no ernst is a very poor passer of the ball

He'll just have to hope he won't get injured or needed to be subbed. Maybe one of the central defenders can step it up?

There are a lot of things Klinsman has to still work on before June 9th.

[The Old Lady Hertha]

Originally Posted by Vertical Horizon

but who should be kehl's sub? no no ernst is a very poor passer of the ball

First thing I ever agreed with you on....

Kehl's backup I would like to see a fit Hamann. But I don't think that will happen. Hopefully Ernst gets injured or something, I don't want to see this guy anywhere near the NT.

[Snakeater]

Originally Posted by The Old Lady Hertha

First thing I ever agreed with you on....

Kehl's backup I would like to see a fit Hamann. But I don't think that will happen. Hopefully Ernst gets injured or something, I don't want to see this guy anywhere near the NT.

Let's discuss some other options at defensive midfield position and in defence.

I wonder if Ramelow and Nowotny are the answers to our problem in defense and the defensive midfield position. Both these guys have been red-hot in the last three games. (Check out Kicker ratings. http://www.kicker.de/content/spielpl...er=&pvc_atab=7) Nowotny has been named to the team of the week for the third consecutive week. I don't think any other player has done that all year. Very impressive, indeed. Ramelow also seems to have gotten his act together as he's received excellent reatings in his club's last three wins over Stutgart, Kaiserslautern, and Borussia Dortmund, being named to the 11 of the game the last two weekends.

Ramelow, mind you, was rock solid in the 2002 World Cup, and, in particular, in the final against Brazil. If he can find his old form, he'd be the answer to our central defense woes, as his style is well-suited to partner a robust but skill-challenged player like Huth. He passes well, moves forward well, and is a good tackler who times his tackles superbly.

I don't know whether these ratings reflect more the individual performances of the players in question, or the strength of the team as a whole. Nevertheless, it's a good sign that two former National Team players are playing this well and this close to the World Cup. The question is whether they would recieve any consideration from Klinsmann and if they would be interested in returning to the National team fold.

If anyone has seen Leverkusen play recently, what's their verdict on the play of Ramelow and Nowotny, and would they be able to help the National Team?

[stefan10]

Ramelow?????

you can´t be serious. How fast people forget the nightmares of the past