Spain- Don’t be surprise if coach Vicente Del Bosque become
the second coach in history to win successive World Cups because for me, the Spanish are the team to beat. The players may be older, but between Iniesta, Xavi,
Busquets, and Fabregas, Spain still have the best midfield in the world. Add in
Diego Costa, and Spain’s attack look very impressive. I know a lot of people
have written them off but they won the 2010 World Cup and the European
championship in both 2008 & 2012. This is a team that knows how to win!
Brazil- I’m going to say something crazy here; I don’t think
Brazil is going to win the World Cup. Yes, I know they are the hosts; they have
an 11-year unbeaten record on home soil; and are everyone’s favorite; but I am
just not convinced by this team. Brazil may have talented players but their
attack is based around Neymer and to me, that’s a problem. Brilliant on his
day, Neymer is unfortunately one of those players that run hot-and cold.
Basically Brazil is trying to win the World Cup with an attack based around an
inconsistent player. Add that to the pressure of playing on home soil, and you
get an implosion just waiting to happen.
Germany- You have to give Joachim Low credit; he is not a
coach who shy away from making gutsy call. He is taking his team to Brazil with
only one striker; 36 year old Miroslav Klose. Even for a team that plays with
the “false nine” formation, that takes balls. Yes, they have an incredible
array of attacking midfielders but Ozil had a bad season in England, Khedira just came back from a long injury and I think Marco Reus need someone
upfront to play off. The Germans will do well but I think they will come out
short again.
Argentina- Argentina’s fortune will depend solely on Lionel
Messi. Their bold 4-3-3 formation depends on Messi finding space between the opponent’s
defense and midfield and strikers Sergio Aguero and Gonzalo Higuain finishing
off whatever Messi managed to create. However the defense and goalkeeping departments
are huge problems and a good attacking team will have a chance against them.
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