Euro 2008 - Germany get straight to work at training camp
Posted by eto in Euro2008 news, Germany
TENERO, Switzerland - Germany came to them in Switzerland Base Camp Euro 2008 on Tuesday, which have no real injury worries, although there was still a few doubts over the starting point for the latest first game against Poland.
Group B favorites was pleased at Lugano airport to 100 schoolchildren, the German colors, but the coach Joachim Loew was the mood of the direct access to work, because he is a regular training session on the first afternoon.
When the convincing performances in recent friendlies - 2-2 draw with Belarus and 2-1 to win Serbia - Loew has yet to be decided his team to face Poland, Klagenfurt on Sunday.
"We have not had the last word, who are testing play," Loew said after the Serbia game. "At the hearing, Switzerland, we have a large say. There are still questions to answer."
Loew's concerns focus on the centre-back Christoph Metzelder, who has been re-fit after a foot in a serious injury, but there is still a show he has recaptured his best form.
Another strong candidate for a partner Per Mertesacker is back is Arne Friedrich.
Loew is considering playing striker Lukas Podolski is to help the midfielder for the loss of Bernd Schneider, who was ruled out with a back injury before the tournament.
It could be seen as Bastian Schweinsteiger move to the right side of midfield, what would be risky for recycling.
There is another question mark over who will be alongside Miroslav Klose up front, Mario Gomez and Kevin Kuranyi two options.
Oliver Neuville, who came off the bench To Score a late winner against Poland, when the parties met in the group stage of the 2006 World Cup, should again be a substitute with each other.
Germany intends to play for Croatia and the co-hosts Austria to their remaining Group B games.