Ballack: We can win EURO 2008
June 24, 2008
Germany Captain Michael Ballack said he was confident that his side will make it through to the final of the EURO 2008 before their match against a resurgent Turkish side.
Even though Turkey showed great spirits for defeating Croatia in the penalty shootout, he felt that the Germans had the ingredients for emerging out as the winners. With players like Schweinsteiger and Podolski in great form, Chelsea mid-fielder is sure that they can break the defense of the Turkish side.
The only blemish in EURO 2008 campaign for the Germans has been a defeat against Croatia, 2-1. Apart from that they have had a professional outing with no slipups.
They followed the Croatian defeat with 1-0 win over host Austria and then a comprehensive victory over possible title contenders, Portugal (3-2). German attack was unquestionable against Portugal. With players like Miroslav Klose yet to show their true color, they might be tough to beat now.
Ballack felt that the only area, which they needed to work on, was their defense. With 4 goals already scored against them, they would be looking to stop the Turkish attack to penetrate their defense and test the skills of their keeper, Jens Lehmann.
Coach Joachim Low is all set to come out with his best squad for this all-important semifinal clash against Turkey. Now with Torsten Frings almost recovered from his rib injury and Ballack & Co. already in top flight, the coach will be relishing the opportunity and would be hoping that the team can take the cup home.
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