The Germany duo feels that the setback against France will dampen expectations from the team which eventually will also lessen pressure on the players.
Germany centre-back, Benedikt Howedes, reckons that the defeat against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/France-c2899 provided a wake-up call for most of the players. Germany played hosts to Les Bleus on Wednesday, February 29, at the Weserstadion in Bremen with the
visitors emerging as 2-1 winners. Olivier Giroud and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Cacau-c8235 netted a last minute consolation for Germany.
Howedes mentioned that losing is always bitter but this might turn in Germany’s favour. The defender stated that Die Mannschaft were below-par at home and looked fragile both in attack and defence. He hailed his opponents on their
match-winning display and wished them all the best for the upcoming European competition in http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Ukraine-c3032.
While talking to reporters after the game, the Schalke defender further added:
“Expectations in Germany are extremely high in light of our recent results. So maybe it is not such a bad thing to suffer this setback now. It might help dampen expectations a little bit. But our aim is still to try to go all the
way at the EURO.”
On the other hand, Borussia Monchengladbach striker, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marco-Reus-c23733, also showed his displeasure at Germany’s loss. He agreed with the comments of his teammate, Howedes, but believes that there is no room for making excuses.
Reus stated that his main aim is to book his place in the squad for the European championship. He claimed that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904 were missing a number of first team players against France and will emerge as potent force once the side will
be at full strength.
“We're disappointed because we let in two goals and scored only one. I was happy to make my first start. I want to stake my claim for a place in the team. I want to go to the EURO and to play. We are all internationals and we all
have quality,” Reus concluded.
Germany have been drawn alongside Portugal, Holland and http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Portugal-c2984 in their opening game on Saturday, June 09.
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