Comments | loewsmiserables: Pre-match Stuff: "German virtues are now about technically good players playing attacking football."

jenny_jenkins in loewsmiserables

Pre-match Stuff: "German virtues are now about technically good players playing attacking football."

Nov 13, 2012 20:37

That lovely quote above is from Joachim Loew's press conference. Gorgeous isn't it?

Meanwhile...

1. Nice Guardian Article

Back in the day, when German football was hideous and defensive, a rivalry developed that has since simmered down slightly. Nevertheless there's a reason they say that Holland-Germany games are never friendlies. The Guardian's Sean ( Read more... )

article, .gifs galore, injuries are the worst

Comments 8

olivia_y November 14 2012, 08:29:47 UTC

I'm loving all the pictures (mostly popping up at Tumblr) of Neuer and Adler practicing together!

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marsyke November 14 2012, 09:37:59 UTC

That game last year was so glorious! I really hope that they can repeat that performance. And it would be really nice to get a clean sheet for once.

blackjedii November 14 2012, 12:43:34 UTC

Adler. Adler/ <3 The slim possibility that Benni might play! bb!Draxler with papa!Per and papa!Benni!

OH!

I checked the DVR last night and ESPN2 will in fact be showing the friendly.

suzanne410 November 14 2012, 13:11:05 UTC

I actually squealed when I checked my DVR this morning. I feel like it's been forever since they've been aired live!

suzanne410 November 14 2012, 13:16:40 UTC

Loved reminiscing about last year's match. Thank you for posting!

Can't wait to see what they do today! (and trying not to be nervous)

lady_teazle November 14 2012, 13:38:58 UTC

Kicker is predicting these line-ups, so speculate away!

Niederlande: Krul - van Rhijn, Heitinga, Vlaar, Martins Indi - N. de Jong, Emanuelson - van der Vaart - Robben, Huntelaar, Afellay

Deutschland: Neuer - Hoewedes, Mertesacker, Hummels, Lahm - L. Bender, Guendogan - Mueller, Goetze, Podolski - Reus

Also, if you want some info on the Dutch team, Bundesliga Football has a nice article:

http://bundesligafootball.co.uk/2012/11/netherlands-germany/

jenny_jenkins November 14 2012, 13:42:45 UTC

That is a top-class defence, a good centre, and a top-class strike-force.

I only just realized how TOP our squad is now you've lined them up!

lady_teazle November 14 2012, 14:54:11 UTC

Lol, I know, until I looked at an actual line-up, I was worried. Now I think we look pretty good, and I'm so happy Benni will get to start. We can't speak for Poldi (ahem...), but Mueller, Goetze and Reus should do just fine, and maybe our defense won't ship 4 goals this time? :p

It's a nice deep bench we've got when everyone's healthy, and not bad at all, even when some of the first team is out. :D