Dusseldorf - Germany national team already has a new leader after the retirement of Philipp Lahm. Bastian Schweinsteiger gain the confidence to be the new captain of Die Nationalmannschaft.
Lahm decided to retire from the national team last month. Bayern Munich it did shortly after the Germans won the World Cup in 2014.
After retiring Lahm, a number of names like Schweinsteiger, Manuel Neuer, Thomas Mueller and even touted worth replacing. However, the finally selected by coach Joachim Loew is Schweinsteiger.
"Bastian is a true leader. He always assume responsibility for the national team, on and off the field," said Loew.
"I fully believe in Bastian. But, not just me alone. Overall team also believe," he added.
"On top of it all, he brings together all the players behind him - no matter what age, playing in clubs where - I know Bastian is always there when I need it," said Loew.
"He will be a great captain and appropriate for our national team," he said.
Since diving debut in 2004, Schweinsteiger has strengthened Germany in 108 games and had 23 goals. 30-year-old midfielder has featured in six major tournaments with his country.
Because being injured, Schweinsteiger will not lead Germany in a friendly match against Argentina in Duesseldorf, Wednesday (09/03/2014). Neuer will wear the armband for this fight.
Lahm decided to retire from the national team last month. Bayern Munich it did shortly after the Germans won the World Cup in 2014.
After retiring Lahm, a number of names like Schweinsteiger, Manuel Neuer, Thomas Mueller and even touted worth replacing. However, the finally selected by coach Joachim Loew is Schweinsteiger.
"Bastian is a true leader. He always assume responsibility for the national team, on and off the field," said Loew.
"I fully believe in Bastian. But, not just me alone. Overall team also believe," he added.
"On top of it all, he brings together all the players behind him - no matter what age, playing in clubs where - I know Bastian is always there when I need it," said Loew.
"He will be a great captain and appropriate for our national team," he said.
Since diving debut in 2004, Schweinsteiger has strengthened Germany in 108 games and had 23 goals. 30-year-old midfielder has featured in six major tournaments with his country.
Because being injured, Schweinsteiger will not lead Germany in a friendly match against Argentina in Duesseldorf, Wednesday (09/03/2014). Neuer will wear the armband for this fight.
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