The former Bayern Munich striker revealed he is hoping to see his former teammate Schweinsteiger win the 2012 European Championships with Germany.
The Dutchman spent four successful years at the Munich club; he boasted a prolific record of 102 goals in 178 games and lifted the Bundesliga twice in his four-year spell with the Bavarian club.
Following his country’s elimination from the 2012 European Championships, he is closely monitoring Germany’s progress. After a few disappointing results in the friendlies the Mannschaft have hit form at the right time.
Although Joachim Low’s side had to face their European rivals http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Portugal-c2984 early on in the tournament, but they impressed everyone by beating them and topping the Group of death with nine points.
The former Bayern Munich hit-man believes the Nationalelf have a lot of talented players in their ranks. Although Makaay tips Spain to successfully defend their European crown, but he sees Germany as their closest rivals and wants
to see his former Bayern teammate Schweinsteiger lift the Euro 2012.
"Germany have an excellent team. I think Spain are top favourites, but immediately after them I see Germany. I especially wish that http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Bastian-Schweinsteiger-c7374 lifts the European title," he is quoted as saying in an interview.
The DFB eleven face Italy on Thursday in their last four clash of the European Championships. He reckons Bastian’s team will have to dig in deep to get a result against Cesare Prandelli’s men, who are capable of frustrating their
opponents.
The Azzurri drew 1-1 with http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Spain-c3011 in the group stages and were quite impressive defensively. Makaay also gave his take on this year’s UEFA Champions League final; he insists the loss to Chelsea will not be on the players’ minds.
"They have to go deep against http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Germany-c2904 will reach the finals," he continued. "I do not think losing that final has a negative impact on the German players," he added
The loss to http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Chelsea-c38786 would in fact spur the players to avoid another disappointment, especially Schweinsteiger. Joachim Low will be hoping that the Bayern midfielder is fit for the semi-final, as he will be the one stopping the
Italian pass master Andrea Pirlo.
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