Philipp Lahm, the German national team captain, believes that Spaniards have the biggest chance to win Euro 2012 European Football Championships in Poland and Ukraine in 2012.
He said this in an interview for “France Football”. Magazine Joachim Loew took charges for the best team this year. “Our confidence has never been so great. The results are stunning, the game is spectacular and effective, and most recently we were better than such giants as Brazil or the Netherlands. However, that Spain is the favorite of Euro 2012. Four or five teams could dethrone her,” – said Bayern Munich defender.
Lahm also tried to determine the cause of development of the German national team, which last three championship events, always returning with a medal. According to him, football combines a change of philosophy to the work of young talents. “We learned to hold the ball. Each of the players it wants, and everyone wants to attack. Once again, we have made progress. It was always our advantage. The difference is that our game has become more modern,” – said the captain. “With this philosophy, we found a way to work together for many years, while knowing that the coach Loew has a core team consisting of Bastian Schweinsteiger, Sami Khediry, Mesut Oezila, Manuel Neuer and me. It’s important that we are able to support these important players for several years “- said Lahm.
Euro 2012 final: Germany vs. Spain