Klose's outstanding performance in the game against Argentina undoubtedly created a huge problem for Klinsmann, that is, how should he make a choice between him and Kuranyi?

Logically speaking, as a supporter of state-only theory, the team is participating in the Confederation Cup, a nationally striking event, Klinsman should immediately correct Klose, who is obviously in better shape, as the team's main center and put Kulanyi on the bench. But in this way, Kulanyi's self-confidence is likely to be hit, which will have an adverse impact on his future growth.

After all, in Klinsmann's mind, Kuranyi is the center forward of the German team in the next five to eight years. Although Klose is in good shape, he can only be regarded as the main force in the transition period at most and cannot be used as the long-term combat power of the national team.

Of course, Klinsmann would not know that Klose has evergreen nature and maintained an excellent competitive level at the age of 36, making great contributions to the fourth World Cup championship won by the German team. He could only make judgments based on his own experience, so he was swaying between Klose and Kuranyi.

Fans don’t have such concerns as Klinsmann. In their opinion, since Klose can score as soon as he comes on the court and it is still the goal of Argentina, while Kulanyi does nothing in the game against Tunisia, then Klose should start!

Faced with strong voices from fans across the country and the German Football Association, even though he was as tough as Klinsmann could not stand it. After all, the Golden Bombers had no prejudice against Klose. They had insisted that he would not be the main center before, mainly because he believed that Klose was too old and was not suitable for this German team that played youth cards. Now, when Klose scored twice and Kulanyi scored only one goal in the whole two games, it would be a bit unreasonable if Klinsmann pressed the former on the bench again.

"Yuasim, what should we do now?" Back in the hotel we were staying, Klinsman, who was tortured by this problem, found his friend and right-hand assistant, Lou, and hoped that he could give a reasonable suggestion, "Is it to help Klose, who is in a better state of correcting, that is, to have a stronger combat power, or to continue to trust Kulanyi according to the original plan?"

"Personally, I think it's more appropriate to let Klose be the main force." Compared with Klinsman, who is good at motivating and encouraging morale and dares to give it a try at critical moments, Löff's strength lies in his rich tactical knowledge reserves and adaptability, so he sees it more thoroughly than Klinsman at this time. "Don't forget that this Federation Cup is a mid-term assessment of Jurgen's work in the national team this year. If you can't lead the team to achieve excellent enough results in the Federation Cup, then your national team reform plan will inevitably suffer great setbacks, and you may even be stopped directly by those who have been dissatisfied with this!"

There is no problem with Lof's idea. Indeed, for Klinsman now, playing this Federation Cup well is the top priority. Therefore, letting Klose, who is in a better form, starts more in line with Klinsman's current needs!

"Okay, since Yuasim said that, then Klose will start in the next semi-finals. I hope he can maintain his good form against Argentina." Klinsmann was still very convinced of Löw's insight. As a classmate in the same coaching class, he knew the talent of this friend and assistant. "By the way, remember to give me a sentence to Kulanyi. If he can practice his shooting skills and improve his goal efficiency in the future, then the main center position of the German national team will be his favorite!"

Just when Klinsman finally chose Klose as the German starting center at the suggestion of Loew, this Federation Cup has entered the knockout stage. The situation of these two semi-finals is host Germany vs. Samba Legion Brazil, and Pampas Eagles Argentina vs. American powerhouse Mexico!

The German media and fans were helpless about the early encounter between Brazil and the favorite to win the championship in the semi-finals - who could have thought that an accident occurred in Group B where Brazil was. The powerful Samba Legion actually lost to Mexico with one goal in the second round of the group stage, and then was tied by Japan in the last round, giving the first place in the group to Mexico in vain?

"How is it, George, seeing so many games, are there any young players you are more optimistic about?"

Beckenbauer's question has two meanings. One is to hear George's evaluation of the youthful German team led by Klinsmann, and the other is to regard George as a senior scout with a sharp vision and no need to spend money to hire, and prepare to steal some information from him that can strengthen Bayern's strength!

"Haha, Franz, you're really dishonest." George saw through Beckenbauer's intention at first sight and said with a smile, "Okay, I won't hide it from you. To be honest, although there are many young players in this Federation Cup, there are not many guys I like, namely, Mertesak and Schweinsteiger of your side, Macon of Brazil, Adriano and Kaka, Tevez and Mascherano of Argentina are not bad. As for the others, I'm sorry, I don't think they have the potential to be first-class stars."

In 2005, Kulanyi was also a representative figure of the new generation of German centers. At the age of 23, he was experiencing the most proud time of his career. Klinsmann entrusted him with the important task of becoming the main center of the national team, and the club transferred to Schalke 04, who was ambitious and recruiting troops, and was preparing to do a big fight in Gelsenkirchen!

In 2005, Adriano was still in awesome in Inter Milan and was called the new king of Meacha Stadium by fans of the Nerazzurri. His super first-class physical fitness and excellent football talent made fans and the media generally optimistic about his prospects, believing that Ade could become a member of Vieri's peak!

In 2005, Sisinho attracted the attention of European giant clubs with the halo of Cafu's successor, and everyone wanted to include them. Even Macon, who has made his mark in European football and Alves, who has played for two seasons in Sevilla, were suppressed by him on the bench and not allowed to turn over!

In 2005, Riquelme, the "last classical midfielder" was experiencing the second spring of his career. He led Villarreal to the first UEFA Champions League qualification in team history, and his reputation reached its peak at this time. Both the national team and the club regarded him as an indispensable absolute core!

Although Adriano and his team won praise and expectations for their outstanding performance in the Federation Cup, only George knows that these players will bid farewell to their peak period as soon as the next year and become another group of meteors in international football!

Therefore, in George, who has memories of his past life, this Federation Cup is more like this group of meteors who are not necessarily good at last than a preheat of next year's World Cup!
Chapter completed!