The German skipper is targeting a win against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Netherlands-c753 in the next Group B clash in Euro 2012.
Die Nationalelf and Holland will clash in the most high profile clash of the group on Wednesday, June 13, at the Metalist Stadium in Kharkiv. It is a must win for the Dutch after they suffered a shock loss at the hands of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Denmark-c2884
this past weekend. Another defeat would surely knock them out of the competition.
Germany skipper, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Philipp-Lahm-c29929, admitted that it is definitely a crucial tie for both sides and a win would be vital. He claimed that the team cannot afford any slip-ups at this stage of the competition as Holland are a very good
team and are capable of beating any side in Europe.
The Bayern Munich defender is also looking forward to face his club teammate http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Arjen-Robben-c6521 in the clash. He insisted that the winger is a world-class player and has great skill and admitted that it will be a good competition on
the left side of the pitch.
Lahm is poised to face Robben as he has switched to a left-back for the national side and the Dutchman usually plays on the right wing.
“I am looking forward to the duel. As a player you always want to play the best and Arjen is one of the best around. He has the ability to beat anyone down both flanks with his speed and dribbling, even when he's known to cut inside.
The Dutch cannot lose against us and in this game we will not be friends. Arjen will be especially motivated against us,” he was quoted as saying in an interview.
On the other hand, the full-back also commented on the claims made by http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Bastian-Schweinsteiger-c7374 would have been a better choice for a captain. He stated that every player has his right to have an opinion and refused
to be drawn into the mind games.
“That is his opinion which he has a right to voice. Sometimes I find the timing of what people say very interesting. Other than that I can only smile,” he concluded.
http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904 will progress to the knock-out stage if they win against the Dutch on Wednesday.
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