Das Reboot and the Road to UEFA Nations League & EC2020

——————Neuer
-Klostermann-Sule-Hummels-Max
——————Kimmich
————Goretzka—-Kroos
—Brandt——-Havertz——-Sane

Best lineup so far

 

I m saying if we are using 433 as the primary formation, Havertz shouldn’t be used as either 6 or 8. Even there isn’t a 10

If no one has the imagination , Lewandowski/Firmino/Alex Meier/Kruse will never be used as striker at 9

In my opinion, Havertz has better potential to become an allround striker than any above

 

Thomas Muller was a special scenario:

Was primary used as a supporting striker in a 442 when he emerged, being the partner of Olic for Bayern

Then the SS role was no longer existed so he was used everywhere basically.

And 4231 was a popular formation until recently. So Muller can play as an AM

Now things changed again

I used to think Mueller could’ve bulk up and improve his back-to-goal n aerial threat so he can develop as a 9.

 

We shall consider a two striker formation , if we failed to bring in a targetman as CF

I think that’s the best way to utilise Mueller, Timo Werner, Havertz or even Philipp( who I think has decent potential)

But we need another setup in that regard. Maybe we shall use traditional wingers rather than two inside forwards on both flanks...

N we need more mobility n defence in midfield

If 442:

———-———Neuer
-Klostermann-Sule-Hummels-Max
—Brandt—Kimmich—Can—Sane
—————Muller—Werner

Werner can play an Olic role

 

IF we play a 442, we need a slightly different set up in midfield

We need more pace on the flanks and maybe Meier toughness/mobility in midfield

Kante alone is basically doing the work of two players

I think Griezmann is a more rounded player than Mueller too.

And 442 like Athletico Madrid or 2016 Leicester City, they played rather counter approach.

I think Loew will most likely play with a 6 Plus two box-to-box workhorses in midfield though.

Basically a 433. Kimmich at 6, Kroos And Goretzka at the central midfield...

And I don’t want Havertz to play away from final third, his strengths can only be shown in half spaces

 

For now, my 433:

———————-Neuer
-Klostermann-Sule-Hummels—Max
———————Kimmich
—————-Goretzka—Kroos
—-Brandt———Havertz———Werner

442:

——————-Neuer
-Klostermann-Sule—Hummels—Max
—Brandt—Kimmich—Can——-Sane
—————-Muller—-Werner

442 we need the central midfield to be more physical n defensive. And we might sit deeper to play with more counters.

We have one cm less than normal in that regard, so there are a. Lot of adjustments.

 

What about having Muller takes Kroos' role and putting Kroos at the 10. I believe Kroos played the 10 at the 2014 World Cup

 

Unless he has an epic 2019/20 season, I think the earliest that Arp potentially makes it for the senior team is WC 2022. Although it's not necessarily a bad thing as his age group in the youth NT levels need him.

Euros 2020 should be between Werner, Selke, Füllkrug ideally for the striker spots. Stindl and Petersen may be options for experience but depends on form and production. Still a long time away of course, but Uth and Volland are fading farther away at this moment. If he stays healthy and consistent enough then maybe Ginczek could be a factor too.

 

10 days to the final decision

 

What about Pierre-Michel Lasogga? Seems like he is scoring a lot of goals in BL2!!

 

I think some of the tactical issues might be due to not having a proper #9. He might be Bierhoff 2.0

 

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I mean, playing 2nd Bundesliga and starting in international tournaments where the opposition will play their best players...?

 

What an absurd thing to even bring up. Scoring against Arminia Bielefeld and Heidenheim doesn't make someone into a NT candidate. If Lasogga finally shows up as someone who can score 10+ goals on the first division level for 2 or more seasons consecutively while demonstrating leadership and team chemistry then let's talk. But in the meantime he's taking a seat behind Werner, Selke, Füllkrug, Stindl, Petersen, Uth and Ginczek among others.