AvatarX wrote: In your opinion, Loew should have as lone striker Reus, a player who didn't really impress in his appearances in NT, a player who does not play the exact same role in his team and a player who has zero experience in major matches and haven't really being tested.
Aaaaaaand the difference between him now and Müller in 2010 is...?
That Muller was a key player in LVG's plan during Bayern's journey to CL final 2010 and BL title + DFB Cup. Huge difference, don't you think?
And Reus isn't a key player in an odds-defying campaign reaching the Champions League with a team that was in the relegation zone?
Not to mention Reus actually being the star player on his team by a long shot, Müller got more than enough of flak for being "useless" and whatnot.
But even though I love the idea of having Özil + Müller + Götze + Reus together I must admit that Klose does a world class job with German NT.
AvatarX wrote: For me he should pick one of Klose or Gomez (depends of their status). If not one of them, then Podolski or even Schurrle should be ahead of Reus for the lone striker position.
You know Nikos... It's not about Reus... It's about Germany's lone striker not being Mario Gomez!
Reus is not the type of player to play on the lone striker role, although I would not rule him out of having him as a starter on one of the wings. If Klose can't play I would go with Schuerrle who can actually play in the lone striker position (like he did for Mainz).
quaazi wrote: And Reus isn't a key player in an odds-defying campaign reaching the Champions League with a team that was in the relegation zone?
So, you are actually comparing the BL matches of heading from relegation zone to 4th place with a year of winning both BL and DFB Cup and reaching the final of CL? Mmmmmm....No.
dambun wrote: You know Nikos... It's not about Reus... It's about Germany's lone striker not being Mario Gomez!
I kind of agree there as Gomez let us down in those critical matches this year, but Reus as a lone striker against Netherlands, Portugal or even more difficult opponents would be a huge risk IMHO.
Podolski, Klose or Muller would be more "balanced" risks.
AvatarX wrote: So, you are actually comparing the BL matches of heading from relegation zone to 4th place with a year of winning both BL and DFB Cup and reaching the final of CL? Mmmmmm....No.
Well, yes. I mean, if you're talking about the quality of opposition faced, I do not think we faced a stronger defense in 2010 before Inter than we have now. And I don't have to remind you what Reus did to us.
If lack of play-off experience is an issue, well, Özil was pretty damn awesome in the World Cup and he had barely any play-off experience.
Still not seeing the problem, mate.
If you don't see the difference between a player that has the experience of playing in CL until the final and a player that hasn't play a single match in CL or Europe in general, I give up.
I already brought up Özil whose European experience before 2010 were only in the group stages.
quaazi wrote: I already brought up Özil whose European experience before 2010 were only in the group stages.
Before WC 2010, Oezil had played 26 European games, with 2 goals and 14 assists (all goals and assists in the season 2008–09 and 2009–10). Also he was selected the man of the match in the U-21 European Championship final and had already scored once with the senior NT team in a friendly.
Anyway I think that Reus is OK for a place in AM (probably a sub), I only think it would be a huge risk to have him as ST instead of Klose / Podolski / Muller.
Oh, you're counting the UEFA cup.
Do u guys think that the German team can still win Euro 2012 despite the low morale?