He is right, but Gomez has improved considerably over the last two years. He will continue to do so. Also, Klose is useful off the bench. Gomez is not.
He did seem knackered. Mourinho also knows he won't make it through 90 mins.
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He is right, but Gomez has improved considerably over the last two years. He will continue to do so. Also, Klose is useful off the bench. Gomez is not.
He did seem knackered. Mourinho also knows he won't make it through 90 mins.
10 goals in 11 games. need to say more?
USF
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I'm not sure if Gomez is the ideal fit with Podolski on the LW. I think he could really benefit from a guy like Schürrle or Götze there, while Podolski seems to be the better fit with Klose.
Actually he doesnt miss many sitters, it's kind of the reputation he has but he converts just as much chanes as other world class strikers.
How is it misleading?
so? even messi missed so many chances in the chelsea match alone including a penalty.
you can't expect him to score every chance.
criesofthepast
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I'm gonna start drinking at 10am tomorrow because my heart can't take the match sober.
Disagree
Germany as team is fantastic when they get space to run in to (Eng/Arg WC , Hol friendly), Portugal took that away by sitting back. They had the far bigger chances, just lack a little luck for one to go in, so I think a draw would have been a fairer result.
Baconsaurus Rex
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Just had to check in to see the thread title. It's glorious.
Not a great match; it was a disappointing showing for the Germans, imo. Good work from Hummels.
Not a great match; it was a disappointing showing for the Germans, imo. Good work from Hummels.
Exactly my thoughts when this game finished. Yeeeeaaaaah~MMaRsu said:
This. That game was super-exciting to watch. Well, both matches were good in comparison, I think.Mr Coke said:
everyone? you're the only one.
even if he misses one clear cut chance, he will score again. even the improtant goals.
He still has to do more for the whole game.
I was expecting a trashing so I'm kind of ok with this defeat. Germany didn't really look superior to me, I'm proud of our boys, I think we were unlucky not to get out of it with a point or even 3, but fair result either way, congrats to Germany.
Would've been nice to have been awarded that penalty when Lahm dived in front Varela's ball in the end and extended his arm touching the ball with his hand, even if it didn't deflect the shot that much.
Onwards to the next two games, I'm a bit more confident in our team now, we can do this (by this I mean get past the group stage).
Would've been nice to have been awarded that penalty when Lahm dived in front Varela's ball in the end and extended his arm touching the ball with his hand, even if it didn't deflect the shot that much.
Onwards to the next two games, I'm a bit more confident in our team now, we can do this (by this I mean get past the group stage).
USF
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Lol sorry .. gonna edit
Andrefpvs
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You insult a glorious nation by mocking the beautiful tongue.
if you compare him with someone like lewandowski or klose who does much more for the game but scores much less goals then yes he has to do much more for the game.
but I don't need him to do much for the game. His purpose on the field is to score goals. over 40 last season is no small feat
coldflame23
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At least it was only one goal.
Lewandowski is shit, his passing accuracy is only 73.1%
Freewheelin'
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/doicare
Phantast2k
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So what? Others score because their work and so it pays off in the long run. It's called assists.
If his purpose in the national team to simply wait for the crosses then he shouldn't play in the national team.
However if Klose is injured we don't really have a choice.
Been saying that since the CL final. He got a goal today but I still wouldn't trust him.
are you guys quoting each other although you live in the same house?
it's been always odd to me
Surprisingly decent quality games so far. Its still slower paced and more error prone than top league football but it aint bad.
There is a reason for that.
are you guys quoting each other although you live in the same house?
it's always odd to me
There is a reason for that.
are you guys quoting each other although you leave in the same house?
it's always odd to me
They're conjoined twins.
Joined at the penis
Phantast2k
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Even when he gives Germany the 3 points like today?
Well, but how can you tell if Klose wouldn't score 3 goals instead of just giving us 3 points?
I don't really hate him it's just that Klose is a way better fit for the system for the system Löw plays.
/so many typos
are you guys quoting each other although you live in the same house?
it's always odd to me
I'm out at the moment but sometimes I'm tempted to quote him because calling him a twat in both real life and on here is so rewarding.
Plus he notifies me when my mum wants me when I'm out.
Johnny Cage In The Shower
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This, I still don't trust him, not the most quickest and selfless player on the pitch. He got lucky today, his height gives him quite the advantage on crosses against opponents that are shorter than him. Not the most creative of finishers: I really hope Klose can get more play time this tournament.
Germany - Portugal
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Not if Robben plays
yeah, so what does that has to do with anything I wrote? he scores goals and is as important for the team like lewandowski or klose are.
just a different play style and success gives him every right to be on the pitch
thankfully you don't decide if he should play for the national team or not.
GroteSmurf
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Oh, how I hate Affelay.
Full of shit....the defeat is Affelay's fault?
Meus Renaissance
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I was pretty impressed by Portugal today. When they came out of their defensive lives and played, they were far more dangerous and creative than Germany - who were lacklustre at best. These two will probably qualify from the group in my opinion. The Dutch need to play with more than one up front - RVP was so isolated throughout the game and it was quite common to see them play without anyone in the box entirely.
Best team we've seen so far has been Russia. Dark horses?
Best team we've seen so far has been Russia. Dark horses?
Johnny Cage In The Shower
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Well I guess that explains you giving me the blank stare when I suggested both of your fathers should hang out, you asshole!
Willkiller
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Messi's third goal tonight!
Edit: Full credit to Sunhilegend for the gif of course!
so wait, you judge him after he played awful in one match? robben and ribery didn't have one chance against chelsea so they're bad too?
Haha I was waiting for you to comprehend. Fuck having two of my dads, the wanker
criesofthepast
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Messi's third goal tonight!
Boy did I ever watch the wrong game tonight. Holy hell.
Seriously? Okay so he had a bad game. Get over it.
Stuff it so we lost. Now the boys need to pick themselves up and beat Germany. We've got the players to get it done, we just have to put it on the pitch. Come on RVP I have faith in you!
Phantast2k
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lol, what? I just said that we don't have a choice than to field him if Klose is not fit. And Löw would've kept his ass off the pitch if Klose was fit too.
How does "having a different play style" that doesn't fit the German style give him "every right to be on the field"? wut?
The teams needs the ability to involve the striker into its play and with Gomez that's barely possible.
He scores goals yes, but if he doesn't (which happens quite often) his contribution to the game (incl. assists) is almost zero unlike in case of Lewandowski or Klose.
What's there to discuss? Get off that Bayern cool aid.
I should go and look for Bayern fan quotes right after that CL final?* Your lot didn't sound so bullish about him back then..
* not gonna waste my time on that though, lol
/typos, lots of them
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