[Psychosis hsv]

do you think nowotny will improve germany's fortunes

i think not because he won't be able to cope with the new quick klinsmann style and he is just too slow although he has good ball control and experience, he can do nothing to stop a striker who can take 10-16 seconds to cover 100 meters

good luck nowotny

[ForeverRed]

Originally Posted by Vertical Horizon

do you think nowotny will improve germany's fortunes

i think not because he won't be able to cope with the new quick klinsmann style and he is just too slow although he has good ball control and experience, he can do nothing to stop a striker who can take 10-16 seconds to cover 100 meters

good luck nowotny

I second that.

[mofo4life]

grinsi is insane

[JeffS]

Originally Posted by mofo4life

grinsi is insane

No, he's desparate.

He's scraping the bottom of the barrell, with Merte (has some potential, but isn't ready for big time international games), Huth (young, strong, but clumsy, and not enough first team action), and Metzelder (not what he was before achillies injury, and warms bench for BVB). Worns is out, due to the big spat.

So, Klinsi has to find someone.

I just wish he'd go for Fahrenhorst instead.

[JeffS]

On the other hand, Nowotny has been in exceptional form, and looks healthy.

Under normal circumstances, where Germany actually has some good central defenders that are not too inexperienced and are in good form, Nowotny wouldn't be considered. But since there isn't anything better, Klinsi might as well give Nowotny a chance. There's nothing to lose.

Besides, the youngsters desparately need an experienced guide in back with them.

[Zwanzigoetzel]

Originally Posted by JeffS

On the other hand, Nowotny has been in exceptional form, and looks healthy.

Under normal circumstances, where Germany actually has some good central defenders that are not too inexperienced and are in good form, Nowotny wouldn't be considered. But since there isn't anything better, Klinsi might as well give Nowotny a chance. There's nothing to lose.

Besides, the youngsters desparately need an experienced guide in back with them.

Hahaha....sad...sad but true. I second your opinion. What do we have to lose in the defense.....

[bltleo]

here from Bayer 04 web-site in German language.
http://www.bayer04.de/de/index2.htm

Personally I would be happy if Jens get chance. I know this guy. So I cross thingers for him that he will get the chance.

[Mehr]

I would love to have Jens in the starting eleven. I mean Mertesacker and Huth are just as slow as Nowotny. Jens is far more experienced and just plain better as a defender.

Lahm-Nowotny-Metzelder-Jansen

Looks pretty damn good!

["Eisenfuß" Eilts]

What makes Nowotny valueable is his experience,
but this guy doesn´t have the pace for the WC level.

That´s not only my personal opinion, that´s a fact.

I don´t get it, when Klinsmann nominates him,
but he´s the coach, he decides.

[Wotan]

If I may ask- What is this "Fitness Test" anyway? Is it kind of a "trial" for the NT? I hope someone can explain it. Thanks.