Germany on the move
Russia 2018 is almost upon
us and defending champions are looking to claim what will be their fifth World
Cup. Manager Joachim Löw is in his 12th year of leading the national side and will want to make it another successful World Cup for the Germans.
Joachim Löw
National team boss Joachim Löw is in his 12th year in charge of the German national team. After taking over Jurgen Klingsman's job in July 2006, He has done an incredible job in guiding the German national side to win the 2014 World Cup including the semi-final final or Euro 2012 where they lost 2-1 to 2006 world champions Italy.
One interesting fact about Löw is that he looks like John Lenon from The Beatles due to his hairstyle with that has a long, black fringe.
Russia 2018 is almost upon
us and defending champions are looking to claim what will be their fifth World
Cup. Manager Joachim Löw is in his 12th year of leading the national side and will want to make it another successful World Cup for the Germans.
Joachim Löw
National team boss Joachim Löw is in his 12th year in charge of the German national team. After taking over Jurgen Klingsman's job in July 2006, He has done an incredible job in guiding the German national side to win the 2014 World Cup including the semi-final final or Euro 2012 where they lost 2-1 to 2006 world champions Italy.
One interesting fact about Löw is that he looks like John Lenon from The Beatles due to his hairstyle with that has a long, black fringe.
One interesting fact about Löw is that he looks like John Lenon from The Beatles due to his hairstyle with that has a long, black fringe.
'Looking exceptionally sharp and stylish at every game, not to mention the fact that he looks somewhat like a British pop star from The Beatles era with his floppy head of hair, the German national football team coach has amassed his own squad of female fans.' (Quote from straitstimes.com)
Road to Russia 2018
In terms qualifying for the tournament, Löw's side had won all ten of their group games which included the likes of Northern Ireland, Czech Republic, Norway, Azerbaijan and San Marino.
following the draw for the group stages of the tournament, Germany have been placed in group F which includes the likes of Mexico, Sweden and South Korea. Here is the group schedule:
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Germany
Road to Russia 2018
In terms qualifying for the tournament, Löw's side had won all ten of their group games which included the likes of Northern Ireland, Czech Republic, Norway, Azerbaijan and San Marino.
Germany
Sunday 17th June
WORLD CUP
GROUP F
Saturday 23rd June
WORLD CUP
GROUP F
19:00
Wednesday 27th June
WORLD CUP
GROUP F
15:00
15:00
So who could the key players for Germany in their quest to defend their World Cup?
Leroy Sane
In City’s
pursuit to win the title, Leroy Sane has been the most influential player for
Guadiola’s side. The German international has scored 19 goals and made 15
assists in 26 Premier League appearances for the club. What has impressed me is
his pace, which gives the opposition defenders a nightmare. I think that he,
Kevin De Bruyne and Fernandinho have been the key to City’s success this
season.
The way in which they have controlled the midfield has
given the opposition defenders a nightmare with their slick and creative
passing skills. Sane in particular has been very impressive in terms of causing
chaos for the opposition's defenders
with his lightning quick feat and dribbling skills. If he has a good
World Cup for the Germans, they will be an even more tough team to beat.
Mesut Özil
Another
Key man for Germany will be Arsenal's Mesut
Özil. although he and the Gunners have not had the best of seasons, Özil
is still a world class player and may be a crucial aspect of Germany's chances
at this summer's World Cup. The one thing that Germany will benefit from him is
his ability to create chances for his team to score, which is what you want
somebody in your team to do.
It will be interesting to see where Löw' places him in Germany's squad. There is no doubt that
he will start the first game should he fit enough, but the key thing for me is
where he plays on the pitch. Ideally, he would want to play in central midfield
or just behind the centre forward, which is probably his best position.
Manual
Neuer
Manual
Neuer is one of the world's top goalkeepers. he currently plays for FC Bayern
Munich who have just recently clinched the Bundesliga title for the
27th time. Since the retirement of Oliver Khan and Jens Lehman, Nuer has been
Germany's first choice keeper.
What
stands out for me is his ability to make crucial saves at the right
time, which is what you want from any top-class keeper. He also captains the
side and is a great leader as he showed in Brazil 2014. Will he be able to
match those standards in Russia this summer?
Style of Play
The Germans generally play in a fairly disciplined way and like to play counter attacking football. This generally works when you have players who can run at defenders which enables the creative midfielders to pick out passes and develop attacks.
Leroy Sane 
In City’s pursuit to win the title, Leroy Sane has been the most influential player for Guadiola’s side. The German international has scored 19 goals and made 15 assists in 26 Premier League appearances for the club. What has impressed me is his pace, which gives the opposition defenders a nightmare. I think that he, Kevin De Bruyne and Fernandinho have been the key to City’s success this season.
The way in which they have controlled the midfield has given the opposition defenders a nightmare with their slick and creative passing skills. Sane in particular has been very impressive in terms of causing chaos for the opposition's defence with his lightning quick feat and dribbling skills. If he has a good World Cup for the Germans, they will be an even more tough team to beat.
Mesut Özil
Another Key man for Germany will be Arsenal's Mesut Özil. although he and the Gunners have not had the best of seasons, Özil is still a world class player and may be a crucial aspect of Germany's chances at this summer's World Cup. The one thing that Germany will benefit from him is his ability to create chances for his team to score, which is what you want somebody in your team to do.
It will be interesting to see where Löw' places him in Germany's squad. There is no doubt that he will start the first game should he fit enough, butt the key is where he plays on the pitch. Ideally he would want to play in central midfield or just behind the centre forward, which is probably his best position.
Manual Neuer
Manual Neuer is one of the world's top goalkeepers. he currently plays for FC Bayern Munich who have just recently clinched the Bundesliga title for the 27th time. Since the retirement of Oliver Khan and Jens Lehman, Nuer has been Germany's first choice keeper.
What stands out for me is his ability to make crucial saves at the right time, which is what you want from any top class keeper. He also captains the side and is a great leader as he showed in Brazil 2014. Will he be able to match those standards in Russia this summer?
Tournament Predictions
After a successful World Cup in Brazil 2014, Germany had reached the semi final of the 2016 European Championships where they lost 2-0 to the hosts France. Apart from this, the holders still remain at the top of the FIFA World Rankings, so there is no point ruling them out of contention in order to defend their title.
Having said this, their are also some dangerous teams such as 2014 runners up Argentina and 2016 European Champions Portugal who will look to claim a double European and World Cup title, so I would expect Germany to reach the semis or if not the final.
In City’s pursuit to win the title, Leroy Sane has been the most influential player for Guadiola’s side. The German international has scored 19 goals and made 15 assists in 26 Premier League appearances for the club. What has impressed me is his pace, which gives the opposition defenders a nightmare. I think that he, Kevin De Bruyne and Fernandinho have been the key to City’s success this season.Mesut Özil
Another Key man for Germany will be Arsenal's Mesut Özil. although he and the Gunners have not had the best of seasons, Özil is still a world class player and may be a crucial aspect of Germany's chances at this summer's World Cup. The one thing that Germany will benefit from him is his ability to create chances for his team to score, which is what you want somebody in your team to do.
It will be interesting to see where Löw' places him in Germany's squad. There is no doubt that he will start the first game should he fit enough, butt the key is where he plays on the pitch. Ideally he would want to play in central midfield or just behind the centre forward, which is probably his best position.
Manual Neuer
Manual Neuer is one of the world's top goalkeepers. he currently plays for FC Bayern Munich who have just recently clinched the Bundesliga title for the 27th time. Since the retirement of Oliver Khan and Jens Lehman, Nuer has been Germany's first choice keeper.
What stands out for me is his ability to make crucial saves at the right time, which is what you want from any top class keeper. He also captains the side and is a great leader as he showed in Brazil 2014. Will he be able to match those standards in Russia this summer?
Tournament Predictions
After a successful World Cup in Brazil 2014, Germany had reached the semi final of the 2016 European Championships where they lost 2-0 to the hosts France. Apart from this, the holders still remain at the top of the FIFA World Rankings, so there is no point ruling them out of contention in order to defend their title.
Having said this, their are also some dangerous teams such as 2014 runners up Argentina and 2016 European Champions Portugal who will look to claim a double European and World Cup title, so I would expect Germany to reach the semis or if not the final.
