FRANCE 98 – Germany-USA – B. Vogts: “We have anticipated everything, down to the last detail”

Statements from Berti VOGTS, GERMANY (Group F) team coach

“Is the Parc des Princes bad luck for the GERMAN team? Even though the players are a bit superstitious and matches in this stadium have never been easy for us, we aren’t going to dwell on the subject. Also, the team has changed since our recent losses on this pitch. Against the UNITED STATES, I expect my players to follow our strategy and respect the game concept. If they do not, they will be relegated to the bench. The players who will be on the field Monday night are already aware of this, but the team as a whole is not. I will not divulge Monday night’s starting lineup, but what I can tell you is that we have anticipated everything, down to the last detail”, stated Berti VOGTS in a joking manner, just before taking a slip of paper out of his pocket that described the colors of the socks, boots, and official uniforms that his players would be wearing for the Monday, June 15th match. The details would include, specified the German coach, individual meetings with certain players.