Not the scariest Mannschaft I've ever seen..


What do you think about the FourFourTwo article Germans Name Their World Cup Squad?
Hamburg defender Dennis Aogo and Bayern Munich youngster Holger Badstuber were the surprise names in Germany coach Joachim Low's provisional 27-man squad for the World Cup, which was announced today.

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We're probably going to get killed they're all players playing CL and division one football in Germany we can't get off the bench in the CCC.

10 men behind the ball might get us a draw but i wouldnt bank on it

geez thats formidable, i dont know about thomas muller performing on the big stage as hes missed some easy chances in the champions league but players to watch for me are cacau and ozil

I actually agree with this... I'm not saying that we have nothing to fear, but i've seen much better German teams over the past couple of years, we're a chance you know

Germany is my second team and I've got to say this squad will cause a lot of uproar across the media and fans in Germany. There is no Frings, Kuranyi (although he announced that Kevin would be excluded a week ago) Hitzelsburger or Adler, and despite miserble seasons Lowe has stuck with Klose, Podolski and even thrown in Badstuber (who was rubbish against Man U recently in my own personal opinion, but at least he may be one for the future). I suppose its only the provisional squad, but just maybe the Socceroos can start to dream of sneaking in a draw.

We have the Schwarz in goal, I reckon in the eye of the storm he will keep us in the fight. I notice they have no Metzelder, though maybe past his best, they're going to need all the height they can get to stop Cahill's late runs into the box. I suspect they haven't considered the possibility at all! Much to their peril, I hope.

It's AndreaS Beck, NOT Andrea. ;)

huh, good luck with that. It's almost as questionable as our own.

I'll bet they will have a footy site like this and a dramatic heading saying "Aussies name squad" and they will be shaking in there boots. lol

I love being an underdog. Fuck I love the WC.

lol and then they start wiki-ing our player's names and the come across craig moore... "training in the queensland state league" loll

haha .kenny thats a good one. I am not scared. Brinng on the Germans!

Bring them on indeed! France 1944 all over again ;)

My Grandad shot your Grandad doo-dah doo-dah

Still very strong. With all the young talent like Badstuber, Muller, Kroos, Beck, Khedira and Marin the future is bright for Germany

Zee Germans!

Agreed a formidable lineup, perhaps not as many household names as '06 but strong none the less. We've got our work cut out...

"SCHWEINSTEIGER!!!!!!"

Germans pfft. Bring on Durban.

My Ganddad shot at my Granddad... oh it sucks being a 1st generation Australian, you can't even get in on the 2nd world war 2 jokes (referancing Simpsons fighting fish ep).

It is a fairly descent squad and although Klose and and Podolski have had less than memorable seasons, the German Squad plays well together and I will not be suprised to see them both scoring well.

as for Arial attack, there are few in the world no matter how tall that can out Jump our Timmy. The man is a freak.

Lots of young guys, will be interesting if they can step up to the plate. Think no Hitzlsperger is a blessing for us. Like the OP says, it's not the scariest German team I've seen - probably weaker across all positions than they have been for a long while.

can't wait to start doing 10 German Bombers

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The main positive I see from this is that I'd rather be facing *this* German side than the one from the previous 3 World Cups.

That said those previous 3 World Cups saw them make a Quarter Final, a Final and a Semi Final so the hopes will be equally high for this lot.

I think we can snatch a result of Germany, but the more important thing is that even if the boys can't they don't let it affect them when we come up against Ghana.

Test out their second-string keepers... Culina, Bresciano, Carney, Oar... plenty of shots from distance. Even at sea-level I'm expecting this ball to fly like never before. Hope for a fumble, Timmy Cahill or even Scotty McDonald streaming into the box, lash it into the back of the net. Quite frankly I think it's our best chance for a goal.

Schwarzer's gonna have to have a blinder at the other end, but he usually does. Gonna have to hope that Lukas Podolski and Miroslav Klose fail to fire. If that happens then Germany will struggle for goals.

I really like the look of Philipp Lahm. He's been fantastic for Bayern, those runs into the box are exhilarating. I hope Chippers and Carney are paying close attention because they're gonna have their work cut out for them.

Tbh, I think this one is stronger. They've finally found some consistency at Center back and they've got some very prolific strikers there, they've got keepers out the wazoo and a midfield with Ballack, Schweinsteiger, Trochowski, Kroos, Ozil and Khedira is very, very strong. That said, Klose is only there on reputation alone and I don't know why Hitzelsperger isn't in the squad.

My prediction: It will similar to Confederations cup 05, Germany 4 - Australia 2. Craig Moore training in the State League is no good. I'd rather put in Milligan or Spira in there. We will concede at least 2 goals without a doubt.

It's germany's first game of the tournament. They'll score one in the first half and sit back, get a feel for things and score the winner after about 75 mins.

Heres hoping for a Klose - Podolski partnership up front. Schwarzer wont even have to put his gloves on.
Low has let his own personal agenda come infront of the German cause and they will be punished as a result.

Edited by big dukes: 7.5.2010 06:01:50

I don't think those two have played together since the last world cup :lol: and that was under Klinsmann...

A formidable foe but a very average German team and at least one of there goalkeepers is a complete clown and poor in many areas. None are in the same class as Schwarzer.Sorry Eurosnobs ths is a weak German team in comparison with the past. Upsets on the cards!!

Which Aussies would make this squad in your opinion?