Germany's Quest to Not Embarrass Itself, the WC26+NL24-25 Thread

Havertz on the right?

 

The gegenpressing youtube channel has some interesting comments on Wirtz performance in EPL. Key points were Wirtz is being played out of position(LW like he plays for Germany is his best) and EPL is more physical than the BL(meaning fewer fouls are called).

It looks like Havertz and Musiala will return to The NT about the same time.

 

Not sure either will be available for the NT in November, but obviously should be back by March. So could (hopefully) have our potential first choice attack all available by then.

 

Another point they made was that Wirtz will probably have to bulk up due to the physicality of the EPL.

 

According to Fotmob musiala is expected back late November and Havertz late December.

 

I’m still in a state of deep shock.

Germany had not lost an away WCQ *ever*. And to lose it to Slovakia without a fight is just terrible.

Even if all the games are won and no goal further goal is conceded, this is a poor qualifying campaign IMO.

Also, so far, I’ve not been convinced by what I’ve seen. This team is far too reliant on Musiala for the final spark going ahead. If he were to be injured for the WC or a single game, the team doesn’t have anyone who can take on players.

On the plus side Kimmich as RB is as good a deal as Kimmich as CM.

 

Lack the aura?

This is not a formidable side. It’s one match at a time with this team. My very modest expectation is to get past the group stage and get past R32 in the WC.

The last good game we played was against Spain in the EC.

 

Have to agree with you.

In terms of ability, Kimmich is not very far behind Lahm. Kimmmich tracks back really well . His man marking on set pieces is right up there.
And going forward, he is the old school German FB, quick one twos and push ahead. Very Lahm/Brehme like. And he takes set pieces.

We need an exceptional tournament from him.

 

That was a red card foul on Schlotterbeck!

 

Woltemade!!

 

Must say Raum taking free kicks and corners way better then Kimmich - Kimmich is needed at RB

first goal for NT Woltemade well done

 

Raum assists and goal for Woltemade.

Advantage of being 8 feet tall!

 

What a Goal. Woltemade strikes!

 

Let’s hope first of many for the NT

 

Goretzka is the worst thing to happen to Germany counters. Just very slow with ball control and distribution.

I get it that he is good as a ball winner and in gegenpress. But he kills any attack before it has begun.

 

Woltemade goals all seem a bit clumsy even some at Newcastle … but hey goal is goal

 

Yeah kimmich corners just don’t fly that well

 

Goretska should get subbed half time haven’t seen him do much 1st half