Really? Do you guys think Luiz was the worst of the lot?
For me it was easily Dante. Easily. Him and Fernandinho were at fault for at least 3 goals, I think possibly 5 or even more. Dante was awful from start to finish, just stood there watching Germany play. It was a shock as I think he's a decent player, not great but a good one. Definitely not up to Thiago's standards though.
I thought your entire defence was woeful but have to say he was the worst mate.
First goal - he gets blocked off doesn't recover, good German play or losing his man - gets benefit of the doubt for this one.
Second goal - When muller receives the ball he is 2nd closest defender to Muller and in front of Klose, he turns around as if on one of those cake stands that revolves slowly and doesn't get above a walk, embarrassing that was.
Third goal - Wasn't really at fault but not sure what he's trying to do dropping deep when nobody is there and there's attackers in the box, effectively does nothing.
Fourth goal - Barely gets above a walk, may not have been able to influence anything but he didn't even try, embarrassing again. If he had made the effort it may have prevented the keeper from having to commit to an unmarked man.
Fifth goal - Got ripped to shreds from Hansen and Ferdinand for pulling out like he did, exposed the defence completely.
Sixth goal - He's asleep, doesn't move from one spot for the entire move out on the right, 2 players get a run on him and I'd be surprised if he saw any of it because by this time his head had completely gone.
Seventh - Doesn't get back, leaves massive hold and the space that Shurrle gets on his side of defence is a disgrace. This is the only goal that you see him break into a sprint or any effort to defend and that is the most embarrassing part of it from his point of view.
I think he just got completely shell-shocked and as we've discussed I actually rate him but on this performance alone it was the worst I've seen unfortunately. Dante wasn't much better, neither was Marcelo.
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