Germany’s coach Joachim Löw has taken Patrick Helmes, Jermaine Jones and Marko Marin off the roster for the EURO 2008. Löw thus follows UEFA procedure, which regulates that each team had to announce the 23-player roster today.
“This was a very tough decision for our entire coaching staff. Each of the three players would have deserved a slot on the team.”, said Löw.
The team was informed during a meeting at 11.30 P.M.. The three players will return to Germany later on Wednesday.
Patrick Helmes said to www.dfb.de following the decision: "Obviously I'm disappointed - it would have been great to compete at the EURO. Hopefully, I'll get another shot following this summer. Naturally, I keep my fingers crossed that the team does well at the EURO."
Jermaine Jones had this to say: "Playing at the EURO had been my major goal. But I gave it my best shot, so I have no reason to hang my head low. Hopefully, the team does well. It would be great, if we could win the title."
Marko Marin, the youngest member of the 26-player roster, said: "Making this first step has been a great experience. I'm still young and I hope to get another chance in the future."
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Germany’s coach Joachim Löw has taken Patrick Helmes, Jermaine Jones and Marko Marin off the roster for the EURO 2008. Löw thus follows UEFA procedure, which regulates that each team had to announce the 23-player roster today.
“This was a very tough decision for our entire coaching staff. Each of the three players would have deserved a slot on the team.”, said Löw.
The team was informed during a meeting at 11.30 P.M.. The three players will return to Germany later on Wednesday.
Patrick Helmes said to www.dfb.de following the decision: "Obviously I'm disappointed - it would have been great to compete at the EURO. Hopefully, I'll get another shot following this summer. Naturally, I keep my fingers crossed that the team does well at the EURO."
Jermaine Jones had this to say: "Playing at the EURO had been my major goal. But I gave it my best shot, so I have no reason to hang my head low. Hopefully, the team does well. It would be great, if we could win the title."
Marko Marin, the youngest member of the 26-player roster, said: "Making this first step has been a great experience. I'm still young and I hope to get another chance in the future."
