Kroos for Utd
champions put in a dismal display.
Germany laboured up the pitch with slow, pedestrian passing which allowed South Korea to get bodies behind the ball and keep them at bay. The exception to this rule was Kroos. His passing was crisp and adventurous in an attempt to quicken the pace of the game and get his teammates looking lively in attacking positions. Low was playing him as deep as Sami Khedira, with Mesut Ozil trusted to play the key passes on his return to the team. As Germany scrambled to win the game and save their World Cup after Sweden led against Mexico, Thomas Muller and Mario Gomez were brought on which saw Kroos drop deeper and deeper. It proved ineffective, with Germany losing 2-0, CHAMPIONSHIP meaning Kroos’s goal and performances had been in vain.
Pep Guardiola was at Bayern Munich when Kroos left for Madrid, but is reportedly interested in bringing him to Manchester City.
Reports in Spain say he has emerged as a transfer target, with City getting nowhere in their pursuit of Jorginho.
Manchester United have also been longterm admirers of the German midfielder and are arguably in greater need of his services.
Nemanja Matic or Fred will likely be starting every match if fit, along with Paul Pogba.
Add the passing prowess of Kross to that duo and United will have arguably the most balanced midfield in the league.
Kroos’s willingness to do the kind of work in the midfield that receives less plaudits and recognition could be crucial to getting the best out of Pogba, who can be relieved of his defensive responsibilities, flourish further up the pitch and finally fulfil his potential at Old Trafford. – The Independent