The DFB-Team play their final Rio 2016 group game this evening against Fiji (21:00 CEST), in a stadium which will bring back happy memories for Germany supporters. The Estádio Mineirão in Belo Horizonte was the stadium in which Joachim Löw’s side beat hosts Brazil 7-1 in the semis of the 2014 World Cup.
That game still plays on the minds of the people of Brazil and should act as inspiration for Horst Hrubesch’s men, who need to win by at least a five-goal margin to book reach the quarter-finals.
"That game plays no role"
Ahead of the official press conference for tonight’s, the organising committee gave Horst Hrubesch a warm welcome: “Welcome! Make yourself at home, this is your stadium.”
“Obviously it’s nice to be here again, but the 7-1 from 2014 plays no role,” explained Hrubesch, who added “the only thing we’re thinking about is beating Fiji. If we want to reach our goals, we need to stay focussed.”
Hrubesch: "We have to be patient"
A victory by at least a five-goal margin will see Germany reach the quarters, regardless of what happens in the other game between Mexico and South Korea. Victory by at least a nine-goal margin and a draw in the other clash will see the DFB-Team top Group C.
“Out of respect for Fiji we won’t get ahead of ourselves,” commented the 65-year-old. “We have to focus on putting in a good performance in order to stand a chance of progressing. Fiji made life tough for both South Korea and Mexico in the first half of their games. We will have to be patient.”
Captain Goretzka absent again
The only absentee for tonight’s game is Leon Goretzka. The game has come too early for him. Hrubesch kept his cards close to his chest when asked about the starting XI: “There could be a couple of changes but you’ll have to wait and see.”
The game against Germany promises to be a special occasion for Fiji. It’s obviously going to be hard for us, but we’re all looking forward to it. We’re not going to sit back – we want to create chances and give a good account of ourselves,” head coach Frank Farina told Kicker.
The DFB-Team play their final Rio 2016 group game this evening against Fiji (21:00 CEST), in a stadium which will bring back happy memories for Germany supporters. The Estádio Mineirão in Belo Horizonte was the stadium in which Joachim Löw’s side beat hosts Brazil 7-1 in the semis of the 2014 World Cup.
That game still plays on the minds of the people of Brazil and should act as inspiration for Horst Hrubesch’s men, who need to win by at least a five-goal margin to book reach the quarter-finals.
"That game plays no role"
Ahead of the official press conference for tonight’s, the organising committee gave Horst Hrubesch a warm welcome: “Welcome! Make yourself at home, this is your stadium.”
“Obviously it’s nice to be here again, but the 7-1 from 2014 plays no role,” explained Hrubesch, who added “the only thing we’re thinking about is beating Fiji. If we want to reach our goals, we need to stay focussed.”
Hrubesch: "We have to be patient"
A victory by at least a five-goal margin will see Germany reach the quarters, regardless of what happens in the other game between Mexico and South Korea. Victory by at least a nine-goal margin and a draw in the other clash will see the DFB-Team top Group C.
“Out of respect for Fiji we won’t get ahead of ourselves,” commented the 65-year-old. “We have to focus on putting in a good performance in order to stand a chance of progressing. Fiji made life tough for both South Korea and Mexico in the first half of their games. We will have to be patient.”
Captain Goretzka absent again
The only absentee for tonight’s game is Leon Goretzka. The game has come too early for him. Hrubesch kept his cards close to his chest when asked about the starting XI: “There could be a couple of changes but you’ll have to wait and see.”
The game against Germany promises to be a special occasion for Fiji. It’s obviously going to be hard for us, but we’re all looking forward to it. We’re not going to sit back – we want to create chances and give a good account of ourselves,” head coach Frank Farina told Kicker.
