Joachim Low undecided over Miroslav Klose, confirms Mesut Ozil in the starting XI
German national team manager, Joachim Low, has revealed his plans ahead of the friendly international against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Netherlands-c753. He hinted at the inclusion of veteran striker, Miroslav Klose, but confirmed Mesut Ozil’s participation in the starting XI.
The tactician also confirmed of adapting a more standard formation in the game on Tuesday unlike Ukraine’s game, where the DFB-Eleven went in with three defenders at the back.
He believes that his tactic of deploying three defenders on Friday was not a failure despite conceding three goals inside the first 45 minutes.
Low opined that his side were outstanding in the game against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ukraine-c3032 especially the way they staged a comeback after being 3-1 down at half time. He urged his players to maintain consistency and record a much-anticipated win over their fiercest local rivals.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904 have so far been unbeaten throughout this year and would definitely want to end 2011 on a high note. He believed that a win over Holland later tonight would certainly mark an outstanding ending to what has been a terrific 2011.
The manager also hinted at his team’s formation for the game against Netherlands. He was coy over the inclusion of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Miroslav-Klose-c26049 but confirmed Mesut Ozil’s inclusion in the final XI.
Klose was omitted for the game against Ukraine on Friday but has been included in place of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marcel-Schmelzer-c23530, who has been forced out with an injury.
Germany’s number one goalkeeper, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marco-Reus-c23733, has also been called up for the game against Netherlands.
While talking to Bild ahead of the much-anticipated tie, Low further enthused:
"Klose has trained once, I'll wait for the final training and test his strength. Whether we will play with two strikers, I will decide this evening. t is clear that Ozil will start. But I must of course be considerate to the players, who still have a hard
winter ahead. If the situation permits, I might substitute him."
The manager also confirmed that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Bastian-Schweinsteiger-c7374.
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