Real Madrid star Antonio Rudiger recently labeled Brazil and France as the two teams that are ahead of Germany going into the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Speaking in an interview with German outlet Sport1, Rudiger claimed that while Germany's goal is to win the World Cup, they could be one of the underdogs in the competition. He said:
"Of course, the world title is the goal! But I see other nations ahead of us at the moment. Nevertheless, we don't need to hide from anyone. But I'm not sitting here and saying: We're the big favorites for the World Cup.' The underdog role might not be so bad after all."
When asked which national teams he thinks are better than Die Mannschaft, the Real Madrid center-back replied:
"France and Brazil have good individual players. In that regard, these nations are a bit ahead of us. What has always distinguished Germany, however, is the great cohesion. We all have to pull together. No matter how difficult it gets. We just have to want more than the others."
Rudiger left Chelsea to join Los Blancos on a free transfer this summer. He is a regular for manager Carlo Ancelotti's side as well as the German national team.
The defender has made nine appearances for Madrid in all competitions this season, scoring one goal. The former AS Roma center-back has been capped 53 times by Germany's senior side and has two goals in his national team's colors.
Germany receive Marcos Reus injury boost for 2022 FIFA World Cup
Borussia Dortmund's Marco Reus suffered a serious-looking ankle injury in the derby against Schalke 04 on Saturday (September 17) and was carried off the pitch on a stretcher.
Dortmund secured a 1-0 Bundesliga win in the Revierderby through Youssoufa Moukoko's goal in the 78th minute at the Westfalenstadion. Initially, it was thought that the injury could mean Reus will miss the 2022 FIFA World Cup in November.
However, recent scans have shown no signs of a fracture. Dortmund's sporting director Sebastian Kehl said in a statement recently to Sport 1 (h/t BVBBuzz)
"The examinations we did yesterday did not show a fracture, but an external ligament injury to the ankle. It’s not so serious that the World Cup is possibly in jeopardy. Marco will be out for three to four weeks and then will be available to us again."
Germany start their World Cup journey with a game against Japan in Group E on November 23. They will face Spain on November 27 before taking on Costa Rica four days later in their final group game.
Abduull_Imam2
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dont under estimate Argentina and Spain. four teams are above Germany right now.
selfish fool. Germany are above Spain
Mikceknz
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Germany is 3x timed Argentina dude give some respect. On their day they can take Argentina for a cake walk, let them dance, make them cry like Brazil and send them home.
Germany is 4 times world champion
Simpler02
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When it comes to World Cup I would like Portugal 🇵🇹 to lift it up for the sake of The G O A T to set another record ⚽️⚽️⚽️🥅If not Portugal then make it Germany 🇩🇪 am Germany hearted thus me
teualmopry
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Portuguese 😋😋😋😋
desdeopt
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i love the way how Portugal are underrated the will prove everyone wrong
Mikceknz
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Forget about France talk about Argentina
argentinia good players?? tell me! old messi and old di Maria? forget it
Mikceknz
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Argentina are far better than Germany in terms of trophies
no, they are behind Germany in big trophies
Mikceknz
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Argentina have more quality player's than Germany 1 on 1
no, and brazil havnt too. only france and England have better players
Rudcklnptz
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football is not what you think but what the team has done and still doing
Rudcklnptz
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thank you bro for helping me
Rudcklnptz
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Argentina have more quality player's than Germany 1 on 1
boyikmnu
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Brazil, Argentina, Spain and France are all above Germany right now.
boyikmnu
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dont under estimate Argentina and Spain. four teams are above Germany right now.
Rudcklnptz
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let debate perfectly in football not sentiment please
Rudcklnptz
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Argentina are the most successful nation in football, share with Brazil
Rudcklnptz
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Argentina are far better than Germany in terms of trophies
ziaacepsyz
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yes
Titcdeknpt
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He forgot Portugal, Spain, Argentina, England and Feroe Islands
Which spain 🤣
jrkakacaleb17
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and non ofdem will win the trophy 🏆❌❌
teeacdlpr
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He forgot Portugal, Spain, Argentina, England and Feroe Islands
Not Portugal and England and etf Faroe Islands
teeacdlpr
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[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] Yes true cus Germany is better than Argentina
Germany is 3x timed Argentina dude give some respect. On their day they can take Argentina for a cake walk, let them dance, make them cry like Brazil and send them home.
Dammo_gee
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Rudiger didn't check the FIFA Ranking well. There are many other teams ahead of Germany.
It not always by fifa ranking
teeacdlpr
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Never underestimate the🐐 and Portugal 🇵🇹💪 One last dance will be Legendary🐐💕
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you should say don't underestimate Germany ,no one rates Portugal except cr7 fans,just a good team they have no pedigree or success or world Cup final experience above some other nations,, honest facts from an unbiased fan.
Vabballer2k6
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This Dynamic Middle That DominTed The 2014 World Cup 🇩🇪💯🇩🇪💯💫💯😏
mxmth
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He forgot Portugal, Spain, Argentina, England and Feroe Islands
don't add England
EPLLive
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Rudiger didn't check the FIFA Ranking well. There are many other teams ahead of Germany.
Shauny300
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with the P,E teacher as England coach they don't stand a chance because that man is clueless don't get me wrong England have a good team but the coach is ridiculous
Sad-am
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Forget about France talk about Argentina
zecablortu
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He forgot Portugal, Spain, Argentina, England and Feroe Islands
nasdklmu
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Since i falled with football, there are some cultural structures some teams don't overlook or ignore. brazil always involved home based players n YOUNG stars. i thing if brazil can ignore this they might stand a chance to fill in a strong line-ups won everything. maybe full backs but i sugested they should use Germany 2014 style of no natural fullbacks J Boa n B Howades. Gabriella n Militao can suport Maquinos n Silva Casemiro n Bruno cover Neymar Jesus n Richalson n use Firminho as their center forward
Luzklmpt
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It doesn't matter if you have an unbeaten run of a 100 games or what not with your national team. International competitions like World Cup and EURO depend on how well you handle the pressure in that competition itself. Doesn't matter if you have the strongest looking squad. Just look at Croatia in 2018 World Cup. Their team was great, but certainly wasn't the strongest on paper, and yet they reached the finals. International football is all about being defensive solid, and making use of the few chances you get to score. It's not like club football, where you have or create a lot more chances to score.
Well said 👍🏾
Tataiostz
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Never underestimate the🐐 and Portugal 🇵🇹💪 One last dance will be Legendary🐐💕
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Cristiano is not going to the Euro Cup. he might not go to the World Cup.
shardul7798
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It doesn't matter if you have an unbeaten run of a 100 games or what not with your national team. International competitions like World Cup and EURO depend on how well you handle the pressure in that competition itself. Doesn't matter if you have the strongest looking squad. Just look at Croatia in 2018 World Cup. Their team was great, but certainly wasn't the strongest on paper, and yet they reached the finals. International football is all about being defensive solid, and making use of the few chances you get to score. It's not like club football, where you have or create a lot more chances to score.
FcBayernFürimmer
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[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] Yes true cus Germany is better than Argentina
history shows yes it is lol 😆 very much so!
Wewouldbefine
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Forget about France, they won’t do anything
redceptuy
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[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh] Yes true cus Germany is better than Argentina
JoyNg
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Never underestimate the🐐 and Portugal 🇵🇹💪 One last dance will be Legendary🐐💕