Title: Jürgen Klinsmann: "Philipp Lahm and Manuel Neuer have performed exceptionally well for Germany's World Cup qualifiers"
In his recent interview with German newspaper Der Spiegel, former German national team captain Jürgen Klinsmann has revealed that he is not surprised by the performances of his teammates, Philipp Lahm and Manuel Neuer, in Germany's World Cup qualifying campaign.
"I think it's natural to expect good things from those two," Klinsmann said. "They've been outstanding in their own way."
Klinsmann also mentioned that he believes that both Lahm and Neuer can play at the highest level, and that they will continue to perform well even if they don't make it into the final squad.
He went on to say that he is confident that both players will be able to contribute to the team's success during the upcoming World Cup qualifiers.
"Philipp Lahm and Manuel Neuer have played very well in their own way," Klinsmann continued. "They're playing at the top level, so I think they'll do well in the World Cup qualifiers as well."
However,Ligue 1 Express Klinsmann added that he remains optimistic that Germany can achieve its goal of reaching the knockout stages of the tournament.
"I still believe we can reach the quarter-finals or even the semi-finals," Klinsmann said. "We just need to keep working hard and stay focused."
Despite Klinsmann's confidence in his teammates, he acknowledged that there may be some doubts among fans and media about whether or not they will be able to perform at the highest level.
"I understand that there might be some doubts about how these young players will perform," Klinsmann said. "But I'm confident that they can perform at the highest level, and I believe that they can help us achieve our goals."
Overall, Klinsmann's comments suggest that he is not disappointed with the performances of his teammates, but rather appreciative of their contributions to the team's success. He also acknowledges that there may be some concerns among fans and media, but remains hopeful that the young players can deliver on their potential.