July 2nd 2024.
According to former Germany and Arsenal goalkeeper Jens Lehmann, Spain may not have what it takes to win Euro 2024. In fact, Lehmann describes them as a "youth team" due to their lack of experience and physicality. Despite being the only team to win all of their games so far in the competition, Spain will face a tough opponent in Germany this Friday in the quarter-finals.
After a convincing 4-1 win over Georgia in the last-16 tie, Spain has secured their spot in the quarter-finals. However, Lehmann believes that their lack of physicality may be their downfall. He points out that in previous tournaments, highly praised teams tend to struggle when it matters most. And with a squad made up of mostly young and inexperienced players, Lehmann thinks that Spain may not be able to handle the pressure.
When asked about his prediction for the upcoming match against Spain, Lehmann explains, "From a technical standpoint, I believe Spain may even have an edge over us. However, their lack of physicality and experience could prove to be their downfall. They have two very young wingers and their lineup is quite inexperienced, almost like a youth team."
Lehmann also brings up the fact that Spain's midfield is anchored by 28-year-old Rodri, which may not be enough to balance out the young and inexperienced players in their squad. He believes that teams who lack physicality are usually punished in high-stakes matches.
While Lehmann has reservations about Spain's chances, he also expresses some dissatisfaction with Germany's preparations for the match. He mentions Joshua Kimmich's statement in a press conference that they have not yet decided on a system for the game. This, according to Lehmann, is a bit concerning as he believes the team should have a clear plan in place by now.
In the end, Lehmann's concerns and predictions will be put to the test when Germany and Spain face off in the quarter-finals this Friday. Will Spain's "youth team" be able to overcome Germany's experience and physicality? Only time will tell.
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