Die Mannschaft boss has commended the squad depth in the team despite injury and suspension problems, and urged the national side to focus on the defensive front in Dublin.
Germany assistant coach Hansi Flick stated that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Republic-of-Ireland-c2987 on Friday.
The attackers did not participate in the practice session on Wednesday, with Gotze suffering from a muscle problem and Lukas having a slight trouble with his ankle. However, the coach has negated the fact that the duo will miss
the crucial game at the Aviva Stadium on Friday.
The 47-year-old said that on Thursday all the squad members were present. He suggested that both midfielders received medical help and were allowed to take a breather at the end of the training.
"Today was the first day that every player was there," he was quoted as saying in an interview.
"Yesterday Lukas and Mario received treatment. Lukas Podolski had some problems with his ankle, Mario with some muscle problems. We decided to spare him towards the end of training today when it became a bit more intensive. Gotze
did individual training," he mused.
Head coach Joachim Low’s side are missing a few first team players and are without central defender http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Philipp-Lahm-c29929 will miss the clash as he is suspended.
Nevertheless, Flick was pleased with the number of quality players available at his disposal. He claimed that even without a couple of first team players, the team can deal with the problem as they abundance of star players in
the squad.
"Even despite the missing players, we can handle any absence because of our team’s strength," he finally concluded.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904 will be hoping to register a third straight victory in the qualifiers and maintain their perfect record so far. However, the former Bayern Munich man issued his side a warning to improve their defensive displays if they
want a good result away from home. Flick urged his attackers to help out in defence for a better performance.
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