The Bayern Munich defender has admitted that the opposition is capable of springing a surprise and his side needs to be cautious in the quarter-final.
Die Mannschaft have progressed to the last eight stage of the European championship after winning all three games in Group B. The Germans were drawn into the ‘Group of Death’ but the team made it look easy as they defeated the
likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Denmark-c2884 to go through.
Badstuber warned his side against any complacency as he feels that the Greek side possesses a great threat. He admitted that the opposition’s defensive strategy has helped them achieve a lot of success in the past so http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904 have
to be on their toes.
The Bayern Munich man insisted that it will not be a walk in the park for his side and the team cannot afford to lose focus and commit mistakes at this stage of the competition. The defender stated that the Ethniki downed http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Russia-c2991,
who were in sublime form from the start of the tournament, which shows how dangerous they are.
“We know about the special importance [of the game against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Greece-c2908] but for us only the match is important, others can talk about the political issues. They [Greece] are strong collectively, as a team. That's not going to be easy,
they’re a defensive-minded team, they will fight. It's important not to underestimate them and focus. They beat Russia, so we know what we'll be up against,” he was quoted as saying in an interview.
On the other hand, the sweeper responded to rumours claiming that Pep Guardiola will take over as the new boss of Bayern Munich from next season. Badstuber added that it is interesting news to him and stressed that what happens
will be decided by the club.
“I haven't heard about that, interesting. He is a great coach, just like [Jupp] Heynckes, but what will come is to be decided by our bosses,” he concluded.
Holger Badstuber has formed a great partnership with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Mats-Hummels-c24767 in the heart of defence and the duo has been fantastic thus far in the competition.
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