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Originally Posted by diane_phaneuf
That is a very strong team, they are being overlooked a bit but they have a good team and a pretty good draw
if they win their group which they should they most likely play one of the US/Slovenia, after that it gets a little harder (Argentina potentially) but its a nice run in to the quarters if they win their group
I think Ozil is going to have a big coming out party as well, good chance to be the young star of the tournament
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Germany always gets overlooked a little bit, but I think thats more because they're assumed to be a quality side.
It just goes to show how skewed the World Rankings are, people always fellate teams like England and Portugal and overlook Germany despite the fact that Portugal has done nothing since losing in 2004 and England hasnt done anything since my Grandfather was a young boy while Germany has played in the WC final in 02, 3rd in 06 and the Euro Cup Final in 08.
Theres a few surprises in there like Muller and Badstuber, but anyone watching the Champions League has seen those two and they are very impressive. Very young but already solid first team players for a team in the CL final.