Latest from onefootball.com has Mehmet Scholl withdrawing from the World Cup. The Bayern attacking midfielder has been hampered with injuries all season, leaving his club and country without the creative spark that has been so lacking. At 31 years of age, his body isn't what it used to be and he needs sufficient time to heal for the upcoming season. He hasn't personally talked to Voeller yet, but the Nationalmannschaft manager will try to convince him otherwise.
Scholl missed the 94 and 98 World Cups. Korea/Japan would have been his last chance to shine at the international stage. There would be a huge creative hole on the left if he withdraws. Judging from the game against Argentina, Frings looked quite good on the right, but there was just no action coming from the left. We desperately need Deisler to return as I am not sure that Ballack can shoulder all the attacking responsibility by himself. If Mehmet Scholl withdraws, he will be sorely missed.
Scholl missed the 94 and 98 World Cups. Korea/Japan would have been his last chance to shine at the international stage. There would be a huge creative hole on the left if he withdraws. Judging from the game against Argentina, Frings looked quite good on the right, but there was just no action coming from the left. We desperately need Deisler to return as I am not sure that Ballack can shoulder all the attacking responsibility by himself. If Mehmet Scholl withdraws, he will be sorely missed.