The Next Generation of German Players: Werner Sane Havertz Brandt Weigl Maier Itter Kehrer Tah Kimmich Ter Stegen Goretzka Arp Torunarigha Meyer Geiger
Germany's lack of goals point to tactical shortcomings, not poor strikers http://www.espn.com/soccer/club/ger...o-tactical-shortcomings-and-not-poor-strikers
I read this article from Twitter hoping for some new info but it was based on the stats bomb analysis we already saw. So chances were high, but somewhat low quality, and germany well underperformed XG My worry about all of this is Loew has fixed the wrong problem. Build up play was too slow - we know that - which had much to do with the transitions. So with Kimmich moved to 6 and Ozil out, the top chance creators are removed.
He is done in the NT if is he is played out of position... With proper wingers and a true striker infront he is a monster... Lothar was spot on.
We lack the #9 type of player but we should copy France. While Giroud does not score many goals for France, his presence allows others to score. We need a Giroud type player so Werner, Reus, Mueller, Sane, Brandt can do the scoring.
the real issue is vs France we played Muller at RW and both games Reus as CF. Neither of those 2 things are a good idea. When Reus says he prefers the wings why play him outside of his preference? When Muller says he prefers the middle behind a striker why play him on the wings? Neither of these 2 things will get the best out of them. and let's not forget Werner playing LW in both games. When Sane, Gnabry etc are all fit, makes little sense to have him as a LW option when others are there.
Davie Selke setting his goal to making it for Euros 2020 http://www.kicker.de/news/fussball/...n-wird-die-em-2020-automatisch-mein-ziel.html
Next euros the likes of muller rues will be going in to the 30's so why not move on from these players there only going to regress, as for draxler he should bombed out now
Hope to see Selke, Gnabry and Emre Can make it in Euros 2020. Die Mannschaft needs more assertive players who will piss off the opponent with some douchebag in your face goal celebrations. Weiser also fits the bill but probably less likely to earn a nomination.
Yes, we need players with character and steel mixed with flair, normally when the going gets tough it's the players with character who shine, France won the world cup because of their steeliness rather than the normal french flair
The trouble I have with the Giroud idea is even though he is older now, germany don't have a player as good as Giroud. Grioud is a bloody decent target man. Mario Gomez was the closest thing to him. Also Greasy and Mbappe are full of goals. Germany probably need to get goals right across the front 4
We need some type of true target man, otherwise, we are getting little for the player we are playing as a striker (Reus, Mueller, Warner...) and limiting the effectiveness of the other offensive players. The other option is to play with 2 strikers.
Loew needs to optimise the resources he has Mueller is his most prolific striker, and Mueller is best as a support striker or hybrid AM So from my point of view, it is best to play Mueller in his best position with a 9 ahead of him - who that is I don't know. I'd play Brandt as right wing and Sane/Reus as left wing as we need goals from those guys So basically a hybrid 4-4-2 / 4-3-3 where Mueller has to drop into midfield.
if not Muller behind striker there is the Havertz option. DFB.de: What are your strengths? Havertz: I think the Coach or other people can probably judge better than I can. I think that I have good awareness and am strong technically. I like to run the game from midfield and can also create goal-scoring opportunities.
I just hope to see Mueller at support striker and Reus not at 9 Reus is much better from the left and he has a lot of shooting in him. Playing close to goal is not his thing.
Havertz is the most natural successor of Özil, he's even a bit similar in style if you ask me and perfectly able to play a deadly ball. Would like to see more of him in Özil's position. And after the disastrous start of the season by Sané, can we at least accept that not taking him to Russia wasn't a fault by Löw despite all the talent Leroy has?
I think we are playing 433 or 4123 in the future. If we aren’t playing with a “10”/AM, that means we aren’t playing 4231 anymore “10” is an obsolete position, u either play with an extra workhorse in midfield in a 433, or u play with an extra supporting Forward in a 442 Even Loew has recently stated that the number 10 position is outdated. Then u will realise most top teams in Europe are playing 433 or 343 If we aren’t playing with a “10” anymore, I really hope Havertz won’t be used as an “8” instead. Havertz will be a waste if u pull him away from final third. He is a lot better near the penalty box , and can cause so much damage at half spaces Havertz is 19 years old, not 91. He has all the attributes to become a good allround attacker. Shouldn’t limit him as a central midfielder Havertz needs to bulk up a bit (maybe another 4-5kg) but he has the aerial threat, ability to play back-to-goal n within tight space, build up game and decent finishing ability to start with “10” is not a popular position in modern football for many reasons. And let’s dont forget Lewandowski, Max Kruse (who i Think is a very good 1BL striker), Stindl, Firmino and Gabriel Jesus started their career as AM. Alex Meier too... was an AM until the age of 30 Havertz is 19, has so much time to convert into an allround attacker
Let’s face it, less n less teams will play with a “10” in the future. 433 with 3 workhorses (usually one “6” with two box-to-box) in midfield is the trend Or we can simply play a more goal-threatening attacker inside the box in a 442. I think Mueller, Werner and Havertz are better in a two-striker formation (442 or 352)
Since when is the AM position outdated? Aggressive teams will routinely play with one midfielder who is further forward than the 8 - supporting the 9 But he plays as a midfielder and not as a 10
Even many coaches said it already Loew said that last week too. Ask him And as far as I see, top teams don’t play 4231 anymore.
The point is Havertz shouldn’t play as a central midfielder He should be used inside final third to utilise his strengths more. Playing him at CM is a waste