Berlin, March 29 (Ians) Satisfying results against two underdogs don't conceal Germany's most pressing problem. At this summer's European Championship, coach Joachim Loew's team will have to do the job without an out-and-out spearhead.
The 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Iceland (3-0) and Romania (1-0) showed distinct profligacy in converting chances, something that is causing concern.
Leroy Sane (City), Serge Gnabry (Bayern), and Timo Werner, and Kai Havertz (Chelsea) might be skillful wingers, but the four are far from being goal-scoring machines.
An inadequacy in converting chances at their clubs and in the national team is becoming one of the primary concerns for Loew when facing leading football nations such as France and Portugal and then Hungary in the group stage at the continental tournament, Xinhua news reported.
"If we had a Lewandowski around, we would win every game," former Bayern president and TV pundit Uli Hoeness said, adding: "But we don't.
The 2022 World Cup qualifiers against Iceland (3-0) and Romania (1-0) showed distinct profligacy in converting chances, something that is causing concern.
Leroy Sane (City), Serge Gnabry (Bayern), and Timo Werner, and Kai Havertz (Chelsea) might be skillful wingers, but the four are far from being goal-scoring machines.
An inadequacy in converting chances at their clubs and in the national team is becoming one of the primary concerns for Loew when facing leading football nations such as France and Portugal and then Hungary in the group stage at the continental tournament, Xinhua news reported.
"If we had a Lewandowski around, we would win every game," former Bayern president and TV pundit Uli Hoeness said, adding: "But we don't.
- 3/29/2021
- by Glamsham Bureau
- GlamSham
Paris, Feb 14 (Ians) Moise Kean netted the winner as Paris Saint-Germain beat Nice 2-1 at Parc des Princes to return to the top spot on the standings, while Lyon slipped up 2-1 at home to Montpellier.
Kean on Saturday scored in the 76th minute to increase his league tally to 10 goals to secure a vital win for Mauricio Pochettiono's side, before its Champions League round of 16 first-leg clash against Barcelona on Tuesday, reports Xinhua news agency.
"Putting all the ingredients on the table, I was happy with the attitude and the commitment of the players," said Pochettino, whose key players Neymar and Angel Di Maria will be unavailable for the Barca game due to injuries.
"We have to be ready because on Tuesday we have a very important game, and we will be ready for it."
To celebrate the Chinese New Year, this round of Ligue 1 matches, themed the Chinese Day,...
Kean on Saturday scored in the 76th minute to increase his league tally to 10 goals to secure a vital win for Mauricio Pochettiono's side, before its Champions League round of 16 first-leg clash against Barcelona on Tuesday, reports Xinhua news agency.
"Putting all the ingredients on the table, I was happy with the attitude and the commitment of the players," said Pochettino, whose key players Neymar and Angel Di Maria will be unavailable for the Barca game due to injuries.
"We have to be ready because on Tuesday we have a very important game, and we will be ready for it."
To celebrate the Chinese New Year, this round of Ligue 1 matches, themed the Chinese Day,...
- 2/14/2021
- by IANS
- GlamSham
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