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Lahm retires from international play
Posted on 7/18/14 at 7:53 am
Posted on 7/18/14 at 7:53 am
Have to say I'm really disappointed with this news for a few reasons. But dude goes out a winner.
I love watching him.
Clearly Germany has no replacement at outside back.
Does this change how much of a favorite Germany is for the Euro? I have to think they are not longer the clear favorite, but now part of a pack of favorites?
I love watching him.
Clearly Germany has no replacement at outside back.
Does this change how much of a favorite Germany is for the Euro? I have to think they are not longer the clear favorite, but now part of a pack of favorites?
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Posted on 7/18/14 at 8:26 am to Tigerstark
Erik Durm and Sebastian Jung could potentially fill in. Both are good players.
Sad to see Philipp Lahm go, but he's saving his legs for Bayern so I can appreciate it. He'll eventually coach the national team, I'm guessing.
Sad to see Philipp Lahm go, but he's saving his legs for Bayern so I can appreciate it. He'll eventually coach the national team, I'm guessing.
This post was edited on 7/18/14 at 8:27 am
Posted on 7/18/14 at 8:28 am to Tigerstark
That's a shame. He would still be world class and one of the best RB's in the world in the next cycle. Will the captaincy go to Bastian?
Posted on 7/18/14 at 9:21 am to Vicks Kennel Club
Very surprised but can't fault him for going out on top. He was one of those players you could always count on. It may be a good decision long-term for the team, to give a young player a chance now and let him work his way into the team before the Euros, then use that as a warm-up for the World Cup in 2018.
Posted on 7/18/14 at 9:23 am to EventHorizon
quote:
Will the captaincy go to Bastian?
that would be my guess. armband or not, he's always a captain on the field.
Posted on 7/18/14 at 10:58 am to hendersonshands
Mustafi?
Posted on 7/18/14 at 11:18 am to Keys Open Doors
Mustafi, Grosskreutz, Durm
Posted on 7/18/14 at 11:24 am to EventHorizon
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He'll eventually coach the US Men's national team
Fixed. Captain Beniesta + Coach Lahm = WC Title in 2030.
Posted on 7/18/14 at 11:42 am to Tigerstark
Gonna hurt Germany.
Posted on 7/18/14 at 12:12 pm to Tigerstark
The most consistent player in the world. He has been a work horse
Posted on 7/18/14 at 1:02 pm to NOTORlOUSD
quote:4th in a row
WC Title in 2030
Posted on 7/18/14 at 1:08 pm to hendersonshands
Not that surprised to be honest. He's 30. 34 by the next world cup.
Plus I am sure he has never really had an off season since turning 13. With all the international play, I am shocked more players don't retire by 30, 31 range.
Edit: vastly different circumstances but was not disappointed when Scholes retired early from international play.
Plus I am sure he has never really had an off season since turning 13. With all the international play, I am shocked more players don't retire by 30, 31 range.
Edit: vastly different circumstances but was not disappointed when Scholes retired early from international play.
This post was edited on 7/18/14 at 1:09 pm
Posted on 7/18/14 at 2:48 pm to petar
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Scholes
The Ginger Prince will live forever in our hearts
Posted on 7/18/14 at 3:58 pm to Keys Open Doors
Mustafi should be playing center back
Posted on 7/18/14 at 4:29 pm to hendersonshands
Is this the appropriate thread for me to announce my own retirement from playing soccer? After learning about my torn meniscus, I have decided to step down from playing the occasional pick-up game. I will also take myself out of the player pool for the United States. While not quite as old or accomplished as Philip Lahm, I think the timing is right.
Posted on 7/18/14 at 4:30 pm to hendersonshands
Germans have the Belgium problem. Too many center backs, not enough fullbacks. So Mustafi gets stuck at right back.
Posted on 7/18/14 at 6:04 pm to Tigerstark
I'm not gonna lie, I'm a bit surprised he's not gonna take another crack at the Euros.
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