Germany - Sweden /-- 23 June -- 2nd Group Game

And play Müller as a false 9?

I don't like that system too much tbh, Müller would be better playing as a support striker to Werner imo, not wide and not as a false 9.

 

Hard to believe that anyone still seriously cares about this nonsense. If they are still beating this dead horse after the bad first game instead of concentrating on the World Cup, they are freaking idiots. I'd bet they rather want to work on winning the trophy.

 

We tried Müller as a false 9 in EC2016 and it was a big fail. Werner provides a real goal threat and he ahoulsnt be judged on one game where the whole offense was bad.

 

Germany’s projected XI vs Sweden according to Kicker: Neuer; Kimmich, Boateng, Hummels, Hector; Kroos, Gündogan; Muller, Reus, Draxler; Werner #GER

— Ronan Murphy (@swearimnotpaul) June 20, 2018

our boy Draxler even when he doesn't do squat he still in projected XI.

 

Wouldn't mind that lineup. Lights a fire under Ozil, and Khedira is a lost cause at this point. Bring Goretzka off the bench.

 

That midfield doesn't make me confident at all. It might look good for offensive purposes but isn't this even more of an imbalance? I'd rather trust someone like Rudy to provide cover than Gündogan. I don't know how good Goretzka would be defensively, but he has at least the legs and seems faster. Özil insteaed of Draxler seems to make more sense as well if a third (central) midfielder isn't used.

 

Gundogan is the last player i would trust to add defensive stability.

 

Khedira seems way past his prime and needs to retire from the NT post WC. I think the reason why Low might stick to only 2 midfielders is that we need to score and win vs Sweden. So he might yet again throw out stability to go goal crazy.

incoming, 2-0-5-3!!!!!!!!

now we have to add DM as a position where we need to find capable players on top of fullbacks and strikers post WC.

 

Drop Draxler for Goretzka or Rudy

 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/world-c...rged-axe-mesut/amp/?__twitter_impression=true


Wow wow

 

Germany reminds me of France 2010....all their off pitch drama...It would be a miracle if we win the WC if this is all true.

 

I blame Mustafi, when that bumbling fool was present, there were no issues.
Mustafi present: 2014 WC win, 2016 EC SF, 2017 CC win.

why Mustafi? why did you have to go from a blunder CBs to a blunder CB on overdrive this season?

he was our good luck charm.

 

https://www.bild.de/sport/fussball/nationalmannschaft/dreier-kette-im-geheimtest-56070580.bild.html

Google translate coming up .....

Does Jogi also trust Mexico's losers against Sweden on Saturday? BILD knows how the secret training was: Jogi tried out a lot of new things! In the practice match, both teams were a mix of Mexico regulars and reserve players.

Team 1: Ter Stegen in goal. Back with Ginter, Boateng, Rüdiger and Hector, before Kroos and Gündogan, offensive Goretzka, Müller, Brandt and Werner.

Team 2: New in goal. Rear Kimmich, Sule, Hummels and Plattenhardt, before Khedira, Rudy, offensive Reus, Ozil, Draxler, Gomez.


Brandt and Rudy wore blue camisole, played in part for both teams. Simulation of the preponderance situation to put pressure on the low-ranking Swedes. Later, Löw played in a team with Khedira, Kroos and Gündogan. Behind a three-way defense. A 3-4-3 against Sweden?


Lessons learned: Ginter in the back right would be the more defensive option to close the right defense.

A three-man midfielder with Gundogan plus Kroos and Khedira would bring more stability and compactness.

► Brandt and Goretzka could bring momentum with their dynamics.


► Reus together with Özil also seems to be a serious option. That means: Jogi is still testing a lot to find the right anti-Sweden blend.

 

Matheus SAYS;

For Germany, the Swedish game is about everything. It has to change a lot compared to the opening match against Mexico. I would make changes both due to weak individual performance and due to tactical considerations.

However, I would take over the basic formation from the first game. While I would have put up differently and put on a real six in the beginning, a line-up with two aft against the low Swedes is just right for me. Sweden plays regardless of the opponent in the 4-4-2 system, they have midfield rather defensive players who are not as aggressive and quickly switch over like the Mexicans.



A problem with the 0: 1 opening defeat was that Toni Kroos was delivered and so missed the impulses from the central office. That's why in my starting squad for the second group game Ilkay Gündogan the next man of Toni Kroos in the control center. Both stand for game flow and intelligence, Gündogan is a second source of ideas. With Gündogan instead of Khedira Loew would bet on the technically stronger variant.

Also in the attacking midfield row I would make changes. Marco Reus has confirmed that he has known for some time to be on the bench in the opening match against Mexico. Loew wanted to build him carefully for the important games. And I have to say: A kick-off game at a World Cup against the strong Mexicans - it is not really more important. It is clear that Reus now has to play. My triple row with him, Müller on half right and Draxler half left would be very variable. Reus and Müller in particular can permanently change positions, Reus from the headquarters can be a real free spirit.


Müller and Draxler do not play for me on the outer track, but in the half-field. There, they can simply bring out their strengths better. There would be no room for Mesut Özil. In the storm, I would also make a change: For the sprint strong Timo Werner there are hardly any rooms against the deeply staggered Swedes, he can not use his speed so well. That's why the physically stronger Mario Gomez, who is a true penalty-taker, would be my choice for the game in Sochi.



In defense, there is only one change: The recovered Hector replaced Plattenhardt.

One thing is certain: Personnel changes alone are not enough for a turnaround. All ten outfield players have not shown what they expect against Mexico. Everyone has to question themselves, so that the preliminary round K.o. can be prevented.

 

I think we will see this formation:

----------------------Neuer
---Kimmich----Boateng--Hummels---Hector
---------Khedira--Gundogan--Kroos
---------Mueller-----Gomez----Reus

but then i prefer seeing this

--------------------------Neuer
----Kimmich----Boateng----Hummels----Hector
-----Brandt-----Gundogan---Kroos--------Reus
-----------------------Goretkza
------------------------Gomez

 

Where did u do this? Kicker?

 

Do u have the link? Where can i do it?