... what the heck is this?

[txorakeriak]

The German team's preliminary nominations for the Euro are currently being broadcasted on TV, and supporting Spain seems more and more inviting to me, to be honest. *sigh*

Goal: Jens Lehmann, Robert Enke, René Adler
Defense: Arne Friedrich, Christoph Metzelder, Clemens Fritz, Marcell Jansen, Per Mertesacker, Philipp Lahm, Heiko Westermann

Comments

[txorakeriak]

Sí. Absolutamente.

[txorakeriak]

It ruined my whole day. *sigh*

or maybe I will srsly just cheer for Croatia, why not actually
... Or Austria. ;)

[clauw]

I'm glad Basti gets to join but yeah he's not really played all that great lately :(

[txorakeriak]

Yeah. As anglo_phile said in her LJ, if Löw wants to throw out bonuses, he should be consistent about it.

[angualupin]

I.

Are you kidding me?

[txorakeriak]

Unfortunately, I am not. :/

[just_jenni]

Jeez. It really makes you wonder what the coach is thinking, alright! But re: Timo. Personally, I thought he was Valencia's best player this season. XDDDDD And I love Rene Adler (*sigh*-LOL) but agree he is inexperienced. However, he made some cracking saves this season. Absolutely brilliant, some of them. I thought they were on a par with some of Olli's best. I was wondering what happened to Manuel Neuer, but I know he hasn't been as good this year as he was before. :(

I love the defenders he's chosen. I couldn't think of a better combination, tell the truth. Except where is Serdar Tasci??? XDD

And I think the midfield is okay. He'll probably use Schweini and Jermaine Jones as subs. XD

The forward line is extremely strong. One of the world's best, for sure.

However, I still think Spain will be the team to beat!!! ♥

[txorakeriak]

Personally, I thought he was Valencia's best player this season.You know the Primera División a bit better than I do, so reading your confirmation makes me feel even worse about the whole issue. *sigh* I really wonder what went on in Jogi's head. Apparently, the final decision was between Hildebrand and Enke, not Hildebrand and Adler, and I really wonder why Adler suddenly got a free ticket when he wasn't even being considered during the qualifiers and the friendlies so far. He played an awesome season, yes - as opposed to Manuel Neuer, who was being criticised on more than one occasion - but that shouldn't put him ahead of a player who has proved his value already. Of course, Lehmann is still #1, so I doubt Hildebrand would even have played in the Euro, but still. It's unfair to kick him out like that

[just_jenni]

Trust me, Timo has been amazing for Valencia. And LOL - this is the first time I've ever noticed his personality. He's so funny - and has the loudest voice I've ever heard!!! ROFL.
But to get back to the subject - yeah. I don't understand the snub at all. And if I were to choose between Timo and Rene, then I would choose Timo for sure. Jens Lehmann makes me very, very nervous.

Serdar is injured? I wondered about that! OMG! I was lucky to be able to see an interview on 'Bundesliga Magazine' with Serdar and his 'best friend', Andreas Beck. And how cute were they together at this amusement park that is right near Stuttgart's stadium? OMG! So shy in front of the camera and so cute!!! I can't remember the name of the park - Vas, or something? But those two were like little kids. They go to that park, like, ALL THE TIME! And they even said they were best mates!!! ASDFGHJJKLZ

[txorakeriak]

Heee! I'm so glad you discovered Timo! He really is quite an amazing guy - not too fond of the media, but adorable. :D He even has his own website where he occasionally posts funny blog entries. (I suppose there isn't an English translation, though.)

Jens Lehmann makes me very, very nervous.
*sigh* Tell me about it.

I was lucky to be able to see an interview on 'Bundesliga Magazine' with Serdar and his 'best friend', Andreas Beck.Awww! That is cute. :D I don't know anything about that amusement park, but the fact that they go there very often and act like little kids makes me go awww. :D

[aletta]

I was kind of surprised that Timo wasn't on the list. I probably would've taken him in place of Adler.

[txorakeriak]

Apparently, the decision wasn't even between those two but between Timo and Robert Enke. For whatever reason. Granted, Adler played an excellent season for Leverkusen, but I think it's unfair to give him a free ticket when he hasn't even proved himself for the national team yet.

[aletta]

Wow. I don't even know what to say to that. I agree though, he should've been tested for the NT first.