I'm going for 2-0 for Germany. I guess 4CBs mean they will take rather cautious approach. Normally I would say 1-0 but this WC is crazy, they will score 2.
Day 5: Germany vs. Portugal
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I know right? And their just saying the same things over and over again!
They probably showed that England France clip then to annoy Vieria.
This just seems to me like Löw really wants to park the bus. True, securing a draw against Portugal would increase Germany's chance to go to the knock-outs, but there is no reason Germany should have to do this.
It really is amazing the talent Germany has this year. They are just absolutely stacked in pretty much every position. That front 3 of Ozil, Muller, and Gotze is tasty.
Schurrle, Draxler, Podolski and Schwinsteiger on the bench too!
Sadly, as expected, Paulo Bento doesnt have the balls to start W. Carvalho, i just hope he doesnt regret it too late.
It would be the perfect game for him, Veloso is hardly a physical player or a good tackler so that means Moutinho would will have to do more "hard work" in the midfield than he should've.
As for Hugo Almeida, even if our options are very limited its once again a typical P. Bento pick.
It would be the perfect game for him, Veloso is hardly a physical player or a good tackler so that means Moutinho would will have to do more "hard work" in the midfield than he should've.
As for Hugo Almeida, even if our options are very limited its once again a typical P. Bento pick.
Ridiculous.
CB's in fullback with wide players who prefer to cut inside.
Gotta feeling Portugal will exploit them out wide.
Gotta feeling Portugal will exploit them out wide.
Germany aren't going to lose this one.
Germany 
I think they'll win the WC.
I think they'll win the WC.
it's not healthy long term.
He really has the pressure of a nation on his shoulders, needs to deliver or it will be on him.
He gets the pressure on him for the good, and bad.
There is a weird trend of fielding seemingly disjointed teams with clear divide between offensive and defensive units. Netherlands, Argentina, Germany...
Maybe it has to do something with conditions and preserving energy.
Maybe it has to do something with conditions and preserving energy.
Hope we get a high scoring thriller. 4-4
Yeah Ronaldo cutting in on the left all game could be potentially ugly for Boateng.
Reus, Gündogan, Bender, Gomez, Kiessling, Kruse at home though. Plus some new promising youngsters like Meyer, Volland, etc hehe
I'm confident now that only one out of Podolski, Klose, and Khedira is starting!
Is Schweinsteiger injured? If not why the hell is he on the bench?
How Meireles is starting over William?
Oh come on
He loves all the pressure and thrives on it!
I'm sure he does
What I'm saying is he can't have it both ways, when Portugal are doing well and he's quite happy to have the pressure and attention on him, but when they are losing not to expect the same type of criticism the English press and fans are dishing out to Rooney.
Can't wait for this game, hopefully it lives up to the expectation.
Schweinsteiger, Khedira, Lahm, Neuer all just now returning from injury. But Löw might for some reason fancy Khedira over Schweinsteiger. That said, if Kroos wasn't there, I'm sure Schweinsteiger would play. They're just too similar to both be playing.
I don't think the German team is very good. I think we'll see alot of passing with little end product.
Think he has a knock alright, not 100%! He'll get a run out I'm sure in 2nd half....
Where is Klose?
The Portuguese side is the same as it's been for about 10 years. Horrendous.
Coentrao loves bombing forward for Portugal as well.
Injured himself just prior to the World Cup. Also had a rather poor season so he might have been on the bench anyway.
Reus, Gündogan, Bender, Gomez, Kiessling, Kruse at home though. Plus some new promising youngsters like Meyer, Volland, etc hehe
I'm confident now that only one out of Podolski, Klose, and Khedira is starting!
Yeah I'm pretty bummed about Rues and his injury, was really looking forward to seeing him play. Gundogan missing out is disappointing too.
I'm going for 3-0 Germany here. Ozil to shine.
I'd start with Meireles and use his experience in a game like this. Always seems to play well in international tournaments from what I can remember, may be wrong.
Cannavaro really doesn't like Vieira 
They always step up in big tournaments though
They barely scraped through the last few tournaments, having to rely on the playoffs.
I want Ronnie and Nani to have a blinder of a game.
That too, good point. Boateng will need a lot of help from Khedira and/or Lahm if he's going to survive the full 90.
Should be:
Nani---Ronaldo---Bebe
Nani---Ronaldo---Bebe
Meireles would always be starting, it'd be between Carvalho & Veloso for the 3rd spot in the middle, Bento opts for experience.
Veloso hasn't been linked with us yet this season has he? That must be due..
This is true.
Such a tired team though. Can they not produce someone to replace Almeida?
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