tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11175154.post2299791639966669071..comments2024-03-18T03:54:51.354-05:00Comments on Braves & Birds: A Quickie "Style of Play" Thought on the EurosMichaelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08365733949431139562noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11175154.post-71509426130165891312008-06-04T12:54:00.000-05:002008-06-04T12:54:00.000-05:00From a german point of view, this is a bad looking...From a german point of view, this is a bad looking scenario. Friedrich isn't a good full-back. He is normally Half-Back and playing on the right wing is more a defensive option against strong opponent. He is one of germanys worst passers.<BR/><BR/>Full-Backs will be probably Jansen on the left side and Lahm or Fritz on the right side. With Fritz as Full-Back, Lahm will move to the right midfield.<BR/><BR/>The last matches showed extreme weaknesses on both wings. It's actually the german weak spot. Lahm and Schweinsteiger aren't in good shape. There is even speculation that Podolski could be used for the left midfield. Fritz and Jansen are needing more time after coming back from injuries to get to the old level. <BR/><BR/>I think the main thrust will come from the inside, with Ballack being actually very strong and agile attackers (Klose & Gomez) being able not only to shoot, but also to make assists. The trick will be to intercept the opposite team very early in their plays via pressing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com