Joachim Low: http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Netherlands-c753 - International News
With every passing minute, Germany-Netherlands clash is starting to extract more comments from both camps. Germany manager, Joachim Low, has called on his players to stay positive and maintain consistency ahead of the game against their local rivals.
The Dutch manager, Bert van Marwijk, on the other hand, has encouraged his players to push forward against a strong German defence and try taking an early lead in front of a jam packed Imtech Arena.
The rivals will lock horns on Tuesday, November 15, at Imtech Arena, Hamburg. The game has already been sold out and fans are expected to turn up in droves to support the DFB-Eleven.
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Striker Mario Gomez, whose participation was in doubt with Klose’s arrival, is all set to lead his country out against the Clockwork Orange.
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The German tactician has urged his team to stay focused and try knocking down their opponents in front of the home support. He expressed desire of finishing this year on a high by beating the Netherlands for the first time in 15 years; Germany last defeated
Holland in 1996.
While talking to reporters ahead of Tuesday’s high-profile clash, Low further stated:
"We have no fear and there is no reason to be afraid. It will be a great challenge to play against the number two team in the world. I expect an aggressive and interesting game."
When asked by a Dutch reporter about the game’s intensity, Joachim Low told that Germany-Netherland games are never friendly and a fierce competition would surely be on display later tonight.
The tactician concluded his remarks by saying:
"It is a test game for both teams, this game has no influence on next year. Of course, we both want a win, we want to both show what we can do, but I don't think it will come with an elevated level of aggression."
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