[The Old Lady Hertha]

Its looking more doubtful by the day...Schalke coach Mirko Slomka dropped him for the upcoming match against Sevilla (along w/ Lincoln). He als stated that:

"At the moment it looks as if I will be lucky to make the World Cup at all. But I'm going to keep fighting."

Question: is he in, or is he out of the German squad?

[ohk4]

Originally Posted by The Old Lady Hertha

Its looking more doubtful by the day...Schalke coach Mirko Slomka dropped him for the upcoming match against Sevilla (along w/ Lincoln). He als stated that:

"At the moment it looks as if I will be lucky to make the World Cup at all. But I'm going to keep fighting."

Question: is he in, or is he out of the German squad?

the better question is who would go instead? Does that put Hanke back in the mix despite his two-game suspension?

[The Old Lady Hertha]

Maybe Kiessling? Lauth (bah)... even Brdaric?

Yea I think Kuranyi is going...I dunno why he is concerned about his place in the WM, he's a good forward (not great). And thats a position where Germany is a bit lacking.

[ohk4]

Originally Posted by The Old Lady Hertha

Maybe Kiessling? Lauth (bah)... even Brdaric?

Yea I think Kuranyi is going...I dunno why he is concerned about his place in the WM, he's a good forward (not great). And thats a position where Germany is a bit lacking.

I just can't imagine Klinsmann nominating somebody who has never played for him, ie, Kiessling and Lauth.
Bdaric, however, is in the mix, as is Neuville.

[Bayerntone]

After watching Lauth n Keissling played in the last few games, I think Lauth is a better replacement for Kuranyi.

[Jaison]

Originally Posted by Bayerntone

After watching Lauth n Keissling played in the last few games, I think Lauth is a better replacement for Kuranyi.

Lauth is someone I wish could be a regular for the german NT had it not been for his injuries and inconsistent play. He's got a great scoring instinct and excellent technique. When he's on, I always notice how easy he makes it look when scoring a goal.

Still, he hasn't played with the NT since 2004, and never under Klinsmann. I agree with ohk4, that Lauth's chances of making it are very slim.

Personally, even though he's been inconsistent (frustratingly so for Schalke fans), I think he will make team in the end. Hanke's 2 game suspension is a big minus for him, Brdaric has done well this year, but Kuranyi has a much better track record on the NT.

[Bayerntone]

Originally Posted by Jaison

Lauth is someone I wish could be a regular for the german NT had it not been for his injuries and inconsistent play. He's got a great scoring instinct and excellent technique. When he's on, I always notice how easy he makes it look when scoring a goal.

Still, he hasn't played with the NT since 2004, and never under Klinsmann. I agree with ohk4, that Lauth's chances of making it are very slim.

Personally, even though he's been inconsistent (frustratingly so for Schalke fans), I think he will make team in the end. Hanke's 2 game suspension is a big minus for him, Brdaric has done well this year, but Kuranyi has a much better track record on the NT.

The inconsistency in some of the established NT players, like Kuranyi is really a headache. We only wish Kuranyi to boost up his form really fast, and starting from tomorrow, the match against Seville.

Take this one, Schalke!

[The Old Lady Hertha]

Originally Posted by Bayerntone

The inconsistency in some of the established NT players, like Kuranyi is really a headache.

Well, the good thing about Kuranyi is that the only thing consistent about him is that he scores for the National Team. And theres nothing wrong with that.

[Bayerntone]

Originally Posted by The Old Lady Hertha

Well, the good thing about Kuranyi is that the only thing consistent about him is that he scores for the National Team. And theres nothing wrong with that.

Yup, his NT scoring records is pretty good.

[ohk4]

Originally Posted by The Old Lady Hertha

Well, the good thing about Kuranyi is that the only thing consistent about him is that he scores for the National Team. And theres nothing wrong with that.

he used to score for the national team

http://fussballdaten.de/spieler/kuranyikevin/

Jahr 	Nation 	Position 	  Spiele 	Tore 	Vorl. 	   
2003 	Deutschland 	Angriff 	  7 	1 	0 	 
2004 	Deutschland 	Angriff 	  13 	10 	2 	 
2005 	Deutschland 	Angriff 	  15 	3 	2

Nonetheless, those 10 goals in 2004 look pretty impressive.