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Old 05-17-2010, 03:37 PM   #137
Ziggy Lidstrom
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That's bad news about MBallack. Open question: does this hurt Deutschland's chances? I do agree with locke? about his opinion on the g-ermans being never really heralded but seemingly always close.

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Originally Posted by SuperMatt18 View Post
I think from top to bottom there is not a team that is even close in terms of talent right now.

Midfield is solid with Fabregas, Xavi, and Iniesta. Two top strikers in Torres and Villa. Combine that with a solid defense and depth at goalie and you have the team to beat in the tournament.

However the beauty of the World Cup and a one and done tournament is that the quality of the team on paper tends to mean very little.
I think you do the Spainards fair credit. I do agree with your argument, partially, but I don't think they'll be completely healthy and will they be able to match the more physical styles of the other top nations. I love Puyol, Xabi,casillas and Villa. Torres is proven in the EPL and the euro championships but he is troubled by injuries.

They are a threat, i guess my intolerance of their former coach's and nation's intolerance clouded my judgment.
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