Classic game that unfortunately when Germany host the star minus the bitter rivals the Netherlands in a trial at Imtech Arena, Hamburg, Tuesday or Wednesday (16/11) pm dawn. Yes, the duel that brings two old enemies who are also neighbors.
In an earlier era, big-match was often politically flavored. Finally, the statements Dutch striker Ruud van Nistelrooy on the second meeting of the European Cup team in 2004. At that time, Van Nistelrooy's offensive game as well as commemorate the landing of Allied forces in Normandy to storm the Germans in World War II. Clearly, the statement denounced Van the Man out by German goalkeeper Oliver Kahn.
Nontechnical seasoning makes the meeting both teams are always present wrapped in a classic duel of high emotion. Only, it was not a political issue more attractive to both teams. Moreover, many Dutch players are scattered around the clubs
German Bundesliga. However it did not reduce the appeal of big-match. Because, Germany and the Netherlands are the two forces of European football.
"Rivalry Germany against the Netherlands was already declining. The various incidents that had often coloring this game is rare. Now, a lot of Dutch players who play in the Bundesliga. They made the Germans as a second home," said Germany coach Joachim Loew.
"However, the game remains special. This will be a tough fight and full of emotions for both teams. Therefore, the duel be a test for Germany and the Netherlands. Both teams both want to win but we did not want to win roughly," he said.
Only, both teams could lose some players pillars. Panzer captain Philipp Lahm was rested. Meanwhile, midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger sidelined with shoulder injury. Striker Miroslav Klose veteran had been joined and missed training. However, Loew possibility of playing as a lone striker Mario Gomez,
Same conditions perceived coach Bert van Marwijk who would lose playmaker Wesley Sneijder because of muscle injury. Meanwhile, Rafael van der Vaart has not recovered from a groin injury.
Van Marwijk also did not play striker Robin van Persie. Arsenal's Van Persie did not ask because it needed a break down. Request manager Arsene Wenger was satisfied by Van Marwijk. Even Van Persie has returned to the Emirates.
But the absence of some of the pillars did not make the Dutch playing perfunctory. Even Van Marwijk is targeting victory in the trial.
"There is no friendship in football, especially when facing Germany," said Van Marwijk warned Germany. "It's a special game that will be full of emotion," said the coach who led the Netherlands was runner-up in the 2010 World Cup.
Players Forecast
Germany (4-2-3-1)
Neuer, Boateng, Mertesacker, Hummels, Aogo, Khedira, Kroos, Muller, Ozil, Podolski, Gomez
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Netherlands (4-2-3-1)
Stekelenburg, Van der Wiel, Heitinga, Mathijsen, Braafheid, Van Bommel, Strootman, Kuyt, Luuk de Jong, Babel, Huntelaar
Meeting record
17-08-2005 Germany 2-2 Netherlands vs. Trial
15-06-2004 Germany vs Netherlands 1-1 European Cup
20-11-2002 Germany 1-3 Netherlands vs. Trial
23-02-2000 Germany 2-1 Netherlands vs. Trial
18-11-1998 Germany 1-1 Netherlands vs. Trial
24-04-1996 Germany 0-1 Netherlands vs. Trial
18-06-1992 The Netherlands vs. Germany 3-1 European Cup
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