Euro: Group C: Germany vs. Ukraine, 6/12/2016

[SB164]

Wish Lahm was still there

It's so strange not seeing Lahm out there. I imagine it'll be just as strange not to see Pirlo for Italy tomorrow.

Also, is Hummels injured?

 

[Duchene2MacKinnon]

Maybe not, but I didn't like his positioning at times when he came out.



Sure, OK what?

Do you mean in general or just in this game?

I think he's referring to the fact Schweinsteiger being the "wrong" players to be subbed on but ultimately scoring a goal.

 

[Proust*]

What the ****?

You weren't doing the same after that Schweinsteiger half-volley? I was.

 

[Eisen]

It's so strange not seeing Lahm out there. I imagine it'll be just as strange not to see Pirlo for Italy tomorrow.

Also, is Hummels injured?

Hummels is injured.

 

[serp]

The smell of victory i guess ?

 

[les Habs]

Do you mean in general or just in this game?

I think he's referring to the fact Schweinsteiger being the "wrong" players to be subbed on but ultimately scoring a goal.

This match.

I think so too which is an odd thing to post considering that's about all he did and it wasn't like it was some spectacular goal. That's not to mention Low's questionable decision making overall.

 

[Panteras]

Low is so weird....he has also picked his nose and ate the buggers before

 

[Theon]

What the hell Löw

 

[Jussi]

Than you Germany, with that score, I got all three scores form Sunday correct and won 71,70€.

 

[Evilo]

Germans looked dominant in the 2nd half. All in all a well deserved win. Ukraine probably do feel they deserve better though. A bit unfortunate they had to play against the best CB and GK in the world.

Thiago Silva has joined Germany???

 

[Deficient Mode]

Thiago Silva has joined Germany???

Dunga didn't want him so he accepted Germany's citizenship offer. RIP all other European teams.

 

[Rob]

Not the greatest performance from Germany but after a less than stellar qualification it was just important to get a solid win under their belt.

 

[serp]

At this point Schweinsteiger can't be relied on for club football anymore. His body isn't going to hold up for a full season of league play and the various cups etc etc anymore. At some point something is gonna snap and he'll be out for months again. But for international play every couple of months and a tournament for 10-ish games you can get him healthy enough to still have a big impact.

You could cart the guy in a wheelchair on the field and i'd still expect him to play better than most.

The guy is still just 31 but boy injuries took a toll on him . Will be a sad day when he retires from international play.

 

[cgf]

Wish Lahm was still there

Weigl, Kimmich & Kroos are all better at this point.

If you are thinking of FBs who should be at this tourney, might I direct your attention to Weiser, Schmelzer & Gerhardt?

 

[Deficient Mode]

Weigl, Kimmich & Kroos are all better at this point.

If you are thinking of FBs who should be at this tourney, might I direct your attention to Weiser, Schmelzer & Gerhardt?

Lahm at LB, Kimmich at RB imo. It's not that easy to supplant an aging player who is defined so much by his intelligence rather than his physical ability. As Bayern's season went on, he got better, too, unlike the 2014-15 season. As much as I love Schmelle, I'd take Lahm over him every time. Same with Weiser on the right side.

 

[ViD]

Ukraine looked pretty good for the majority of the game. I see them beating Poland and NI

 

[Deficient Mode]

Ukraine looked pretty good for the majority of the game. I see them beating Poland and NI

I didn't think so, and I don't see them beating Poland.

 

[Moncherry]

They were great in the first half. Neuer won Germany the game.

 

[Deficient Mode]

They were great in the first half. Neuer won Germany the game.

They had a good spurt for about 15 minutes in the first half. Not great by any means. Most of the match they had no control at all. Germany was still the far superior team and had more shots and better chances. I'd say Kroos won them the match, not Neuer.

 

[Wee Baby Seamus]

I missed most of this match. Who wore the armband for Germany until Schweini came on?

 

[Blender]

I missed most of this match. Who wore the armband for Germany until Schweini came on?

Neuer wore it the entire game I think.

 

[Eisen]

Weigl, Kimmich & Kroos are all better at this point.

If you are thinking of FBs who should be at this tourney, might I direct your attention to Weiser, Schmelzer & Gerhardt?

Yeah, especially Schmelzer. Thinking of Lahm because he always delivered for the national team.

 

[Eisen]

Neuer wore it the entire game I think.

True.

 

[cgf]

Lahm at LB, Kimmich at RB imo. It's not that easy to supplant an aging player who is defined so much by his intelligence rather than his physical ability. As Bayern's season went on, he got better, too, unlike the 2014-15 season. As much as I love Schmelle, I'd take Lahm over him every time. Same with Weiser on the right side.

I was really underwhelmed by him all year, but even if I agreed with him finishing the season better than he started it; I still wouldn't take him over Weiser. That kid was tremendous for Hertha and would give us a lot more width and support than any other option who's old enough to drive.

They had a good spurt for about 15 minutes in the first half. Not great by any means. Most of the match they had no control at all. Germany was still the far superior team and had more shots and better chances. I'd say Kroos won them the match, not Neuer.

Should be interesting to see if their counters can find the back of the net and defense can hold off the poles.

 

[Bon Esprit]

From what I read today, Hummels might play against Poland. This means one of the defenders have to go. My guess is Hoewedes since the other three weren't bad at all.
I hope neither Götze or Draxler will play the next game.