Shows the strength in depth other countries have compared to us. France is a great example with a good half a dozen players not picked who would challenge for a place in our own starting 11.
You've got to put a lad in who's got quality like that..............sorry IGMC. On a serious note I see the Garmans lost to Austria the other night and they could have let in a lot more than two.
Can not believe that decision. He’d walk in our team and probably be one of our standout players. Good news for City I guess.
I know he was not playing well for Palace at the end of the season , but I think Martinez could regret not taking Benteke to the World Cup to play for Belgium.
The thinking among the German lads in our office here in Berlin are that yes, it's madness, but also that he hasn't performed at all well for the national side and doesn't fit their system. They're more pessimistic about their chances this year than you might think though. They reckon this side doesn't have the grit and mental strength of 2014, particularly in central midfield. On a terrible run of form atm too, albeit in mostly friendlies.
Surely he is the best wide option they have on current form for Man City. Totally crazy to not take him IMO
In his last 12 games for the German national team he’s provided 1 assist and no goals. It’s not hard to see why Jogi Löw has dropped him given the strength and depth they have in their midfield.
Maybe that’s why AH hasn’t had his contract extended, some “crazy” transfer bid for Sane upcoming... swear I saw him coming out of Hoyland Tesco this morning