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Originally Posted by Trim
This is a very important match, for many reasons.
1. Boosts morale for Getafe return leg
2. In case of a possible Hamburg defeat (they play Stuttgart away), we can extend the lead to 10 points.
We must take the 3 points.
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Absolutely. Not only a win, a thrashing would be important as well, the fans demand it after that piss poor 2nd half display against Getafe.
I want Klose to start, but not ahead of Podolski, I think we should rest Luca Toni for the Uefa Cup match. Klose-Podolski always worked well for the NT, I'd give it a go.
I'd rest Ribery as well, he really seemed exhausted to me against Getafe, I'd start Sosa and Schweini, Ribery comes off the bench if needed. I'd also like to give Kroos a go, with Hamit out, it's a great opportunity for 1 of our other 3 attacking mids and deep down inside I'd like Kroos to outshine everybody else.
Schlaudraff should get some minutes as well, he hasn't played in a long while. My last change would be resting Ze Roberto too, I honestly think we can beat Bochum even if it's 1-0, what matters is the 3 pts. The match with Getafe is IMO more important at this stage, also considering our lead.
So my XI would be:
...............Kahn
Lell....Lucio...Demichelis....Jansen
..........MvB.......Kroos
...Sosa..................Schweini
.......Podolski....Klose
I don't think it will happen, but still. One can dream
EDIT: Speaking of which, HSV are losing 1-0 against VfB at HT. Come on Stuttgart!