24 Jun 2018 11:07:11
The two players who have impressed me from germany are kimmich and Brandt. Kimmich is a modern day right back. He pops up everywhere. Can cross with both feet. Very agile and quick.
Brandt is going to be a superstar. He's the reason Sane is not included. Amazing player and how united could do with his wing play.

1.) 24 Jun 2018
24 Jun 2018 11:57:46
I'm not so sure about Kimmich. Looks a bit suspect defensively in my opinion. You're right about Brandt though. He is going to be one hell of a player.

2.) 24 Jun 2018
24 Jun 2018 14:00:17
I Think kimmich suits the central midfield role best. He is a competent right back but like Alaba in my opinion would be better as a cm.

As for Brandt, well, the Germans look very static in attack. With only reus being partially effective. They lack penetration down the flanks and brandt can offer that.

I will say his inclusion at the expense of sane is pretty ridiculous. Sane was one of the most efficient players in Europe last season and he did it playing good looking football.

3.) 24 Jun 2018
24 Jun 2018 15:48:42
Agree AAA Brandt has been good when he has come on. Seems to have a really good shot on him. Hit the post twice with some belters.

4.) 25 Jun 2018
25 Jun 2018 05:30:19
Sane has attitude issues and thus is kept at arms length by many of the German team. So he wasn't picked. This is what I got from reading ed2's post.

I think people should stop talking about Sane's exclusion so much. It's not like non of the other players are good ones. Brandt for instance had a great season at Bayer. Also Sane thought better off not go to Confed Cup. Guys like Werner, Brandt, etc went there performed well and earned a spot on merit.

So stop this Sane talk. Germany still have a great squad. If they have an issue it's in defence and centre mid.