The Austrian international is confident that his side can get the better of the Germans in the upcoming World Cup qualifier in Vienna.
Joachim Low’s side will face Austria in their second World Cup qualifying game at the Ernst-Happel-Stadion in Vienna. The DFB-Eleven won their first game against Faroe Islands in Hanover with a 3-0 margin as Mesut Ozil and Mario
Gotze scored the goals.
The Germans are drawn in Group C with the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Republic-of-Ireland-c2987. The top team in the group will qualify for the 2014 World Cup whereas the runners-up will play a two-legged
play-off for qualification.
Harnik, who plays for http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/VfB-Stuttgart-c40879 in the German Bundesliga, claimed that his side is well prepared for the battle and is confident that the team can get a better result against the Euro 2012 semi-finalists.
The attacker insisted that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904 are a very good side with some world class players, but feels that they are definitely beatable. He added that Austria has been in good form of late and admitted that the home factor would play
a huge role in the game.
“There is no secret formula. We have to have a very good day and they have a somewhat poorer one. The Germans are beatable but it is by no means easy,” he was quoted as saying in an interview.
The 25-year-old stressed that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Austria-c2844 have developed in to a very competitive team in the last few years and is certain that it will not be easy for the opposition to get something from the game.
The attacking midfielder also praised manager http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Marcel-c23507 Koller for his efforts with the national team and is delighted with the determination and passion in the side.
“We have a good core together and now also in quality in depth. I believe that the individual players have performed very well and that we now have a coach who brings together the strengths,” the player concluded.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Martin-Harnik-c24374 has thus far made 29 appearances for the national team and has scored seven times in the process.
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