FWC-Germany
Germany:-
Ach ja, the Germans (three of three…)! “Die Nationalmannschaft” have been THE most consistent team at major international competitions for, almost, more than a decade so far. Yet for all the talent and experience at their disposal, they haven’t tasted glory at the WC for 24 years now!
It’s quite a paradox to say that the stronger a team might appear, the more weaknesses it actually has; but Coach Joachim Löw has a good number of issues to resolve before Germany can finally celebrate winning the WC.
Germany’s defense seems to be very “leaky” and prone to goal-shedding moments. At the heart of it all, neither Hummels nor Boateng have been given enough time to form a good understanding with Mertesacker. With Hummels just recently returning to form (and Löw not trusting Boateng at CB much) , Mertesacker will probably carry the larger burden of coordinating the defense and enforcing his abilities on his CB-partner.
Having Khedira just returning from a very lengthy injury, Löw will probably deploy Lahm at DM, seeing as how he has been performing there excellently all season long (take a bow Mr. Guardiola!). Consequently, the RB position will be vacant, therein causing further headache for Löw; as they do not have an established and true RB other than Lahm himself.
Their tactics include total control within their midfield, with their wide players going on dynamic runs either side of the flanks. They will look to smother the opposition’s defensive areas with many attack-minded midfielders and exchange smooth passes between themselves. Positional play with backs to the goal is the name of the game for them and they do have the exact type of players who can execute such a strategy to perfection.
The pivot of two DMs, a CM and an OM supporting an inverted false-nine midfielder-turned-striker is the blueprint for Germany’s approach towards the opposition’s goal. They WILL exert pressure all the way towards the opposite final-third and they will look to allow the midfield to control almost all aspects of the game.
Whether Germany start with an out-and-out striker, or not, will dictate the way their wide players compose themselves on the channels and launch high (or low) crosses towards their target man, should they choose to deploy one. Nevertheless, they all possess incredible technique and dribbling skills, as well as a good amount of pace and even a lethal vision which helps them send incisive passes into the path of running midfielders.
Main man: Mesut Özil: Versatility, wonderful insight into the game, quick feet and sharp-shooting abilities. Özil has to put his so-so season with his club behind him and focus on performing at the highest of levels in Brazil. 4 years is a long time since Özil announced himself to the entire world and now is the perfect time for him to carve his name among the very best by guiding his team to glory.
Odds (average from top 24 betting firms): 6.59333
Ach ja, the Germans (three of three…)! “Die Nationalmannschaft” have been THE most consistent team at major international competitions for, almost, more than a decade so far. Yet for all the talent and experience at their disposal, they haven’t tasted glory at the WC for 24 years now!
It’s quite a paradox to say that the stronger a team might appear, the more weaknesses it actually has; but Coach Joachim Löw has a good number of issues to resolve before Germany can finally celebrate winning the WC.
Germany’s defense seems to be very “leaky” and prone to goal-shedding moments. At the heart of it all, neither Hummels nor Boateng have been given enough time to form a good understanding with Mertesacker. With Hummels just recently returning to form (and Löw not trusting Boateng at CB much) , Mertesacker will probably carry the larger burden of coordinating the defense and enforcing his abilities on his CB-partner.
Having Khedira just returning from a very lengthy injury, Löw will probably deploy Lahm at DM, seeing as how he has been performing there excellently all season long (take a bow Mr. Guardiola!). Consequently, the RB position will be vacant, therein causing further headache for Löw; as they do not have an established and true RB other than Lahm himself.
Their tactics include total control within their midfield, with their wide players going on dynamic runs either side of the flanks. They will look to smother the opposition’s defensive areas with many attack-minded midfielders and exchange smooth passes between themselves. Positional play with backs to the goal is the name of the game for them and they do have the exact type of players who can execute such a strategy to perfection.
The pivot of two DMs, a CM and an OM supporting an inverted false-nine midfielder-turned-striker is the blueprint for Germany’s approach towards the opposition’s goal. They WILL exert pressure all the way towards the opposite final-third and they will look to allow the midfield to control almost all aspects of the game.
Whether Germany start with an out-and-out striker, or not, will dictate the way their wide players compose themselves on the channels and launch high (or low) crosses towards their target man, should they choose to deploy one. Nevertheless, they all possess incredible technique and dribbling skills, as well as a good amount of pace and even a lethal vision which helps them send incisive passes into the path of running midfielders.
Main man: Mesut Özil: Versatility, wonderful insight into the game, quick feet and sharp-shooting abilities. Özil has to put his so-so season with his club behind him and focus on performing at the highest of levels in Brazil. 4 years is a long time since Özil announced himself to the entire world and now is the perfect time for him to carve his name among the very best by guiding his team to glory.
Odds (average from top 24 betting firms): 6.59333
Ahmad Al-Omar - 25. May, 05:53
