Germany coach Joachim Loew has hinted former captain Michael Ballack may longer play for Die Mannschaft, as he is not a certain starter in midfield.
Ballack missed the 2010 World Cup with a seious ankle injury, and the side finished third relying on younger players. The 34-year-old has also not been picked for the international friendly against Italy on Wednesday evening.
Loew revealed Sami Khedira and Bastian Schweinsteiger are his first choice, but thing will depend of theformer Chelsea player.
"Sami Khedira and Bastian Schweinsteiger are my first choice in the midfield," the tactician said to FIFA.com. We are not in the situation where we need to decide now if Michael Ballack will be back in the side in March.
"It all depends on him and whether he can produce the type of performances expected in the next few weeks. The quality of the player is what counts and whether he fits in with the style of football we are trying to play."
Loew has made it clear Borussia Dortmund's Sven Bender is ahead of the Bayer Leverkusen defenisve midfielder.
"He wins a lot of the one-on-one duels, is very aggressive but fair, and is very good at winning the ball," he added.
Ballack missed the 2010 World Cup with a seious ankle injury, and the side finished third relying on younger players. The 34-year-old has also not been picked for the international friendly against Italy on Wednesday evening.
Loew revealed Sami Khedira and Bastian Schweinsteiger are his first choice, but thing will depend of theformer Chelsea player.
"Sami Khedira and Bastian Schweinsteiger are my first choice in the midfield," the tactician said to FIFA.com. We are not in the situation where we need to decide now if Michael Ballack will be back in the side in March.
"It all depends on him and whether he can produce the type of performances expected in the next few weeks. The quality of the player is what counts and whether he fits in with the style of football we are trying to play."
Loew has made it clear Borussia Dortmund's Sven Bender is ahead of the Bayer Leverkusen defenisve midfielder.
"He wins a lot of the one-on-one duels, is very aggressive but fair, and is very good at winning the ball," he added.
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