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I like ramsej84's and MUTU's formations... but i'll add my extra twist to it...



and if we attack right/left side, Kimmich/Hector and one of the CAM's should be on the right side, Müller near post or by the penalty spot, the other CAM being at the far post, and Kroos bringing support around the D of the surface, while having a defensive 4 with Hector/Kimmich standing closer to the defensive line, and Höwedes/Mustafi covering for Kimmich/Hector.

And if we have a Boateng surge up front, like a sweeper going forward, we should have the defense getting back to a 4 manned defense, or with Can covering one of the full backs if he goes up front.

And when one of the CAM's got the ball in an attacking position, the other one should offer attacking options on the side or up front, closer to Müller's line, which will give more alternatives to the ball owning CAM.

Sorry to have messed you up :p

Time for Lord Weigl to rise. Because they Can't.

Kicker's formation is super soft in my eyes, Germany need some muscle there, the possesion will be at top level but the trio of Kante-Matuidi-Pogba doesn't care, they can run all day to break Germany's midfield with their athleticism and Kante's fantastic tactical awareness plus Matuidi's toughness.

Jogi Low must be extremely cautious, with these crucial absences France will go on Atletico mode meaning defending deep,physicality,toughness and pressing so they can hit on the counter with Griezmann,Payet plus another speed demon. I can't believe that France will play so naive & offensive football against Germany until now they have played against second & third tier teams now the boss is Germany in every aspect of the game but I'm holding back because of the injuries +Hummels absence. Four players at once absent in a semifinal after 120' game against a top team playing at home is tricky and a difficult task even for Germany. If Die Mannschaft were at full force I'd bet that they are already in the final.

exactly my thoughts... achilles.
Who is going to bully their midfield? Weigl in my eyes looks like a 12 year old... he has the technique and all but he can't play in a euro semi final vs Pogba and Matiudi and possibly even Kante.

Achilles wrote:Kicker's formation is super soft in my eyes, Germany need some muscle there, the possesion will be at top level but the trio of Kante-Matuidi-Pogba doesn't care, they can run all day to break Germany's midfield with their athleticism and Kante's fantastic tactical awareness plus Matuidi's toughness.

Jogi Low must be extremely cautious, with these crucial absences France will go on Atletico mode meaning defending deep,physicality,toughness and pressing so they can hit on the counter with Griezmann,Payet plus another speed demon. I can't believe that France will play so naive & offensive football against Germany until now they have played against second & third tier teams now the boss is Germany in every aspect of the game but I'm holding back because of the injuries +Hummels absence. Four players at once absent in a semifinal after 120' game against a top team playing at home is tricky and a difficult task even for Germany. If Die Mannschaft were at full force I'd bet that they are already in the final.

yes, amazing how soft and descending their road was... Eire and Iceland before the semis !!!

MUTU wrote:Kicker's formation! Very close to ours but with Weigl instead of Can.

I'm torn between this one or having Schurrle/Sane/Gotze instead of Mustafi. You've already outlined the good sides of this formation but it might have one too many changes in defence.

what if Weigl Can and Kroos play together to suffocate their trio ... ?

MUTU wrote:

ramsej84 wrote:what if Weigl Can and Kroos play together to suffocate their trio ... ?

Only two offensive-minded players?

Germany showed that its strength (in this tournament) is the defense and they should continue to work on that.

I think the best strategy to beat France, is to press them high on the pitch while confiscating the ball because defensively, they are weak, both in central defense and on the sides. In fact, Germany must win the midfield's battle and the offensive contribution of the Hector-Kimmich duo will be decisive.

to win 1-0

ramsej84 wrote:

MUTU wrote:

ramsej84 wrote:what if Weigl Can and Kroos play together to suffocate their trio ... ?

Only two offensive-minded players?

Germany showed that its strength (in this tournament) is the defense and they should continue to work on that.

Too exaggerated. Honestly I think Pogba will handle himself for Germany.