Friday, 11th July, 2014
Miroslav Klose has urged Germany to forget about their 7-1 thrashing of Brazil and instead wants his side to focus on the World Cup final against Argentina on Sunday.
Germany handed Brazil their worst World Cup drubbing en route to reaching the final for the first time since 2002.
And Klose, who is the sole survivor from Germany’s 2002 World Cup campaign, is desperate to be on the winning side this term, having lost the final against Brazil 12 years ago.
"We enjoyed the game against Brazil, but we ticked it off after 24 hours", Klose said via FIFA.
"In the next game, we have to again play to the best of our abilities. It feels really awful to lose a final, so it's our time to win this one."
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Klose became the highest goalscorer in World Cup history with 16 strikes to his name, and overtook Brazil legend Ronaldo, after scoring against the Selecao.
However, the Lazio striker insisted his joy of being the top scorer will be “significantly dampened” if Germany lose to Argentina in the final at the Maracana Stadium.
"It's a hugely emotional thing for me, but people who know me, know that my focus is already on Argentina — 100 per cent", he added.
"Yes, I have overtaken Ronaldo as the best goalscorer, but that is something to take on board another day. If we lose the final, my joy as the top scorer will be significantly dampened."
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