God is Haaland 618 Posted June 8, 2018 Share Posted June 8, 2018 He hasn't lost his confidence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,383 Posted June 9, 2018 Administrator Share Posted June 9, 2018 Gundogan booed & jeered by his own fans https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44374042 Quote Ilkay Gundogan was booed by Germany fans as the team avoided a late scare to beat Saudi Arabia in their final World Cup warm-up game, in Leverkusen. The Manchester City midfielder was jeered as he came on, and every time he touched the ball, after meeting Turkish leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan in May and calling him "my president". Germany were looking comfortable at 2-0 after a goal from Timo Werner and an Omar Hawsawi own goal. But Taiseer Al-Jassam pulled one back. And the Saudis, who have also qualified for the World Cup, should have had an injury-time penalty when Mats Hummels pulled Mohammad Al-Sahlawi's shirt six yards from goal. Gundogan and Mesut Ozil, who also met Turkey's president in London last month, were both criticised by the German FA at the time and booed by Germany fans during a 2-1 defeat in Austria on Saturday. Arsenal midfielder Ozil missed the Saudi Arabia game with a slight knee problem - although he is not a doubt for the World Cup - leaving Gundogan to bear the fans' anger on his own. Manager Joachim Low looked irritated at the reaction of the crowd as he brought on Gundogan - who is of Turkish descent - and urged them to instead cheer the player. But the City midfielder was jeered every time he touched the ball, including when he had two close-range efforts saved moments after coming on. "The fact that a national player is booed like that helps nobody," Low told ARD. "What should Ilkay do now? "He took a picture, OK, but he has addressed it with the press and underlined his support for German values. "The topic has to be ticked off." Gundogan said earlier this week he has struggled with the reaction and he is "privileged to have grown up in Germany" despite his "strong connection to Turkey". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Artful Dodger 1,831 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 Seems to be quite a negative atmosphere surrounding Germany going into this competition, doubt it'll matter much and I expect them to win it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Blue 1,899 Posted June 9, 2018 Share Posted June 9, 2018 19 hours ago, Tommy said: If you count Marco Reus as a winger, you're more than just wrong. Reus better than Sane??? ..maybe 5 years ago! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,615 Posted June 10, 2018 Author Moderator Share Posted June 10, 2018 8 hours ago, Happy Blue said: Reus better than Sane??? ..maybe 5 years ago! Are you kidding me? Marco Reus, if fully fit, is the best German player there is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spike 5,103 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 Sane from what I saw from highlights has been dogshite for Germany. Just because he performs well for Man City means nothing for Germany. Look at Podolski, a career of highs and lows for club but consistently scored for Germany. Besides he looks like an egotistical twat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Blue 1,899 Posted June 10, 2018 Share Posted June 10, 2018 6 hours ago, Tommy said: Are you kidding me? Marco Reus, if fully fit, is the best German player there is. Reus plays in a Mickey mouse league, Sane plays at the highest level and won best young player in that league ..anyone can look good in Germany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Käiser 99 Posted June 11, 2018 Share Posted June 11, 2018 Gündogans place hopefully doesn't disrupt the dressing room as he has been booed by fans. Still haven't seen him perform well at national level. Not sure why löw picked him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Käiser 99 Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 What changes to the 11 would u make for the Sweden match? Obviously cannot afford a loss. A point isn't optimal but gives a lifeline and dependant on help elsewhere Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Käiser 99 Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Just to add...... on the bright side, an early exit may finally see an end to löws tenure as manager 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devil-Dick Willie 3,253 Posted June 17, 2018 Share Posted June 17, 2018 Ozil out, Werner out. Gomez and Brandt start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Käiser 99 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 Does goretzka get a nomination? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God is Haaland 618 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 6 hours ago, The Käiser said: Just to add...... on the bright side, an early exit may finally see an end to löws tenure as manager 😀 And Merkel's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God is Haaland 618 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 On 11.6.2018 at 03:56, The Käiser said: Gündogans place hopefully doesn't disrupt the dressing room as he has been booed by fans. Still haven't seen him perform well at national level. Not sure why löw picked him I would pick him over Khedira any day. Also Müller was at least as bad as Khedira. I'd rather go with Brandt or Gomez as a 2nd striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,615 Posted June 18, 2018 Author Moderator Share Posted June 18, 2018 On 6/10/2018 at 09:06, Happy Blue said: Sane plays at the highest level and won best young player in that league Maybe the level is not that high if he wins best player there. He was decent for Schalke, but not that great either. So... you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Blue 1,899 Posted June 18, 2018 Share Posted June 18, 2018 54 minutes ago, Tommy said: Maybe the level is not that high if he wins best player there. He was decent for Schalke, but not that great either. So... you know. He's Germany's best player by far Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
God is Haaland 618 Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Brandt has to start over Müller. In the 20 minutes he's played, he did more than Müller did in 180 minutes. And if Brandt hadn't been so unlucky, he'd have scored twice already: https://www.clippituser.tv/c/wxppwp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,383 Posted June 24, 2018 Administrator Share Posted June 24, 2018 what are the chances of Brandt hitting the woodwork in the last minute for match 3? He did it against Mexico with a superb volley and then again vs Sweden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Viva la FCB+ 2,556 Posted June 25, 2018 Subscriber Share Posted June 25, 2018 I mean Low dropped Ozil I actually never thought I would see the day the absolute madman. Muller should be next and I agree 100% it should be Brandt to replace him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderator Tommy 12,615 Posted June 28, 2018 Author Moderator Share Posted June 28, 2018 How can you expect to win a Golden Trophy without your Golden Boi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carnivore Chris 2,606 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 This is what happens when you drop Ter Stegen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cicero 5,267 Posted June 28, 2018 Share Posted June 28, 2018 And not play Rudiger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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