Theune-Meyer: "First game is always very special"

The World Cup starts today for the German team. Opponent is Canada and the game starts at 23.45 MESZ. DFB-coach Tina Theune-Meyer talks in an interview about the situation of the national team.

Question: "The first game of the WC starts on Saturday. How is the mood in the team?"

Tina Theune-Meyer: "Relaxed. But you can see, that the team is on fire. The WC can begin."

Question: "Are there any injuries or can you summon up the best team?"

Theune-Meyer: "All players are fit. That is a very good starting position for us."

Question: "The preparation ran good with clearly wins in the EC-Qualifiers..."

Theune-Meyer: "With the beginning of the WC that doesn't count anymore. The first game is always very special. Everything before is past. But i feel, that the team feel strong and is concentrating.

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[bild1]The World Cup starts today for the German team. Opponent is Canada and the game starts at 23.45 MESZ. DFB-coach Tina Theune-Meyer talks in an interview about the situation of the national team.



Question: "The first game of the WC starts on Saturday. How is the mood in the team?"



Tina Theune-Meyer: "Relaxed. But you can see, that the team is on fire. The WC can begin."



Question: "Are there any injuries or can you summon up the best team?"



Theune-Meyer: "All players are fit. That is a very good starting position for us."



Question: "The preparation ran good with clearly wins in the EC-Qualifiers..."



Theune-Meyer: "With the beginning of the WC that doesn't count anymore. The first game is always very special. Everything before is past. But i feel, that the team feel strong and is concentrating.