gullane Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 There's a thread going on Argentina v France so I think we need one for Friday's other match. I really think this could be a cracker. Logic says Germany but France have shown some flair and Germany haven't looked too secure when someone's had a go at them. Algeria nearly pulled it off and France have better players. Hell - I dunno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergie's no1 fan Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 It seems 7 of Germany's squad have flu like symptoms according to the manager, big Tam rumoured to be one of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afca32 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Apparently 7 Germany players are struggling with flu. It depends who they are and what their fitness is like but I'd have France as favourites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forameus Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 It would be a real shame if the flu puts Germany out. You don't want that at this stage of a World Cup. Hopefully it's not too bad, because I think Germany could struggle even at full strength. With both sides playing their first choices, it could be an incredibly tight game - extra-time and penalties could well follow. Germany still look a bit dodgy defensively though, and France haven't when I've seen them. I'd give them the edge because of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Psychosis Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Too close to call, this one. Both teams have had great matches and both teams have had poor ones. Hopefully it'll be a cracker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gullane Posted July 3, 2014 Author Share Posted July 3, 2014 It would be a real shame if the flu puts Germany out. You don't want that at this stage of a World Cup. Hopefully it's not too bad, because I think Germany could struggle even at full strength. With both sides playing their first choices, it could be an incredibly tight game - extra-time and penalties could well follow. Germany still look a bit dodgy defensively though, and France haven't when I've seen them. I'd give them the edge because of that. Now there's a phrase you don't hear often. Allez Les Bleus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergie's no1 fan Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 I don't think France have been properly tested yet where as Germany have had a few really tricky games. Play Lahm at right back and they have a better chance. France need to drop Giroud and play Benzema through the middle. This has the recipe to be a cracking game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ando Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Really looking forward to this one too and I think at full strength Germany would struggle, and if they have even 3 or 4 key players out then I think France will win in 90 mins. Hopefully France start without Giroud and stick Benzema up top with Griezman and Valbuena running the flanks with Pogba, Matuidi and Sissoko/Cabaye behind them I think they'll be too strong for the German midfield and pull their defence all over the shop. I haven't been impressed at all with Germany, I didn't see the Portugal game to be fair. Their keeper/sweeper is fantastic though, he might keep them in the game. I play fives at 5pm on a Friday so going to try and avoid score until I get home and watch it before the 9pm game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fccologne-celticfc Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Not been impressed by my fellow germans but i would not be surprised if they show their best girfuy match tomorrow. They been criticesed massively here and thats when they usually perform afterwards. France however is praised and media/public is expecting much now. Wouln t be surprised if we get into 5th gear tomorrow and beat them pretty convincing. never a good idea to write germany off and never a good idea to praise a french team.2:0 germany Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fccologne-celticfc Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 ...also i think france is overhyped and not played one tough oponent whereas germany swept away portugal easily beat usa with ease and fough well vs ghana.just that algeria first half which was pisspoor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latino Lover Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 First meeting in a major tournament since 1982 I believe since the Schumacher incident, plenty of historical rivalry too and two good teams so I'm excited for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevthedee Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 france need to start with benzema in the middle with griezman in place of giroud on the left and valbuena on the right,use pace to get at the germans defence and I think france will win 2-1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BradHorse Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Went for France with both teams to score and Colombia with both teams to score @ 60/1 Three hundred beautiful pounds please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyle Lanley Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 First meeting in a major tournament since 1982 I believe since the Schumacher incident, plenty of historical rivalry too and two good teams so I'm excited for this. Since 1986 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latino Lover Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 Since 1986 Forgot about that one! Although I was 3. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Bairn Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 The Germans look to have one of the deepest squads in the World Cup. I don't think flu will be major issue, provided they manage to contain it to the 7 currently infected. I think this will go the distance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lichtie23 Posted July 3, 2014 Share Posted July 3, 2014 This has the potential to be an absolute cracker. I didn't expect much from France pre tournament so have been surprised by how good they look. Pogba looks a superstar in the making while it looks Benzema looks back to his clinical best. That being said I still have full confidence in the Germans not only winning this match but going in to win the World Cup. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fccologne-celticfc Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Since 1986 Most players who play tonight have not even been born then i suppose. Before these matches the wole "history/rivalry" crap is dug out of the archives. Most french team supporters only started to follow after 1998 i have the Impressionen so no need to get further into the past. Auf geht's / on y va...what ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevthedee Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Both teams to score and france to win will do me and my wallet good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theo Snelders Posted July 4, 2014 Share Posted July 4, 2014 Kommen auf die Mannschaft! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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