Hello guys well its finally time for the most decorated tournament in Foot ball history to begin! Yes it's the FIFA World Cup and the players will be ready to give everything and work hard to get their hands on that Cup.Now lets have a look at one of the teams capable of doing so in most of the public's mind.
GERMANY
THE TEAM
The German Coach has picked his best possible strong 23 man squad for this world cup.The team has a good blend of youth and experience in it.The good news for the manager here is that mostly of his players have been so good this season this will surely give him a selection headache when he picks his final 11 to face opposition in every match.But it also give him a lot of flexibility to change his tactics and formation and also not be worried of any over using of players as he has a deep squad covering every position .
The German Coach has picked his best possible strong 23 man squad for this world cup.The team has a good blend of youth and experience in it.The good news for the manager here is that mostly of his players have been so good this season this will surely give him a selection headache when he picks his final 11 to face opposition in every match.But it also give him a lot of flexibility to change his tactics and formation and also not be worried of any over using of players as he has a deep squad covering every position .
The German squad for the FIFA WORLD CUP 2014
Goalkeepers: Manuel Neuer (Bayern Munich), Roman Weidenfeller (Borussia Dortmund), Ron-Robert Zieler (Hanover 96)
Defenders:Jerome Boateng (Bayern Munich), Kevin Grosskreutz (Borussia Dortmund), Erik Durm (Borussia Dortmund), Benedikt Hoewedes (Schalke 04), Mats Hummels (Borussia Dortmund), Per Mertesacker (Arsenal), Philipp Lahm (Bayern Munich)
Midfielders: Julian Draxler (Schalke 04), Matthias Ginter (Freiburg), Mario Gotze (Bayern Munich), Christoph Kramer (Borussia Moenchengladbach), Sami Khedira (Real Madrid), Toni Kroos (Bayern Munich), Mesut Ozil (Arsenal), Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund), Andre Schuerrle (Chelsea), Bastian Schweinsteiger (Bayern Munich),Thomas Muller (Bayern Munich)
Forwards:Miroslav Klose (Lazio),Lukas Podolski (Arsenal)
Now lets analyze every area !
The Goal Keepers
Germany surely have this one covered as they have the world's best goalkeeper NEUER.The defence surely will confident that even though they are beaten Neuer still can stop the ball from entering his net.But the concern here is that he has been untested this season.The domination of Bayern in possession has led to the opposition never getting the ball enough to test Neuer.This may not be the case here for Neuer as the world cup demands more attacking from other teams too.So he better be alert to stop some rockets!! They also have a able deputy's in Weidenfeller and zieler as they both have the talent to perform well if they are to replace Neuer.
THE DEFENCE
The defence of germany is not the strongest but still can stop any attack in its day.The Right back role is surely for Lahm.Eventhough he has converted to CDM in the recent times for Bayern the Germany manager will be keen on using him as a RB for the national team.The CB position has a lot of people fighting for spots in Mertesacker,Hummels Boateng and Howdes . The manager will be looking to test them in the friendlies but giving them a chance to cement the place in the starting line up.The reason I mentioned they are not the strongest here is because of the Left Back position.Eric Durm has been performing for Dortmund and the exclusion of Schmelzer is a brave one,can Durm fill that void ?
THE MIDFIELD
The midfield is the strongest position for Germany as they have also so many talented players in the role.The arguably have the best midfield in the entire world cup this year even better than Spain.The good thing for them here is that most of the players are young with so much energy and talent to offer.They will be hungry to serve their team.The players that will be picked here are not sure at all as there are so many quality talents and some may miss out on some games.They have good stable players in the form of Schweinstager,kroos,and creative talents like Ozil,Muller,Drazler etc..The only garunteed starters here are Schweinsteiger and Rues and the others have to be on the top of the game to cement their place here.
THE ATTACKERS
The only main area of concern is the attack for Germany.They only have 1 main forward in their whole squad in the name of Klose.But Germany also have Podolski,Schurrle and Muller who can play in that role if the need arises.So it's the managers choice on how to fill this position.
Predicted Starting Eleven
The Germans are expected to go with their default 4-2-3-1 formation in this World Cup.The Goal keeper undoubtedly is Neuer.The best back four are Lahm and Durm occupying the Full back roles with Hummels and Boetang in the Centre Back Positions.The Combination of Schweinsteiger and Kroos and has been brilliant for Bayern and Germany too will be keen to follow the same.The attacking wingers are Muller and Rues and the Number 10 Role will be given to Ozil due to his incredible playmaking skill and lone striker upfront is expected to be Klose.
THE HEAD COACH and his tactics
He has a good 54.5 % ratio,drawing 21.3%,and losing 24.3 % respectively.So he will be determined to lead his team to glory this World Cup.
Germany and World Cup
Germany have won the competition 3 times and have finished as Runner's up 4 times.In the last 2 world cups they have come third.But they have not won a major trophy since 1996 . Something they will be keen to correct this time .
Well its looks like Group G for Germany as they are clear favourites to go through finishing in the first place unless Portugal can somehow better them but this seems unlikely .
Soccer Sniffer's Predictions:
BEST FINISH - CHAMPIONS
WORST FINISH - SEMI FINALIST
SO THE STAGE IS SET FOR THE GERMAN GIANTS TO ROAR IN THE WORLD CUP BUT WILL THEY?? THATS WHAT IS TO BE SEEN! STAY TUNED WITH US TO SEE IF THEY WILL !!!
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Group G
Well its looks like Group G for Germany as they are clear favourites to go through finishing in the first place unless Portugal can somehow better them but this seems unlikely .
Soccer Sniffer's Predictions:
BEST FINISH - CHAMPIONS
WORST FINISH - SEMI FINALIST
SO THE STAGE IS SET FOR THE GERMAN GIANTS TO ROAR IN THE WORLD CUP BUT WILL THEY?? THATS WHAT IS TO BE SEEN! STAY TUNED WITH US TO SEE IF THEY WILL !!!
FEEL FREE TO COMMENT ON THIS POST GUYS! WILL BE EXPECTING UR REPLIES!!