Philipp Lahm insists his Germany team-mates are not
focused on gaining revenge against Italy on Friday.
The sides met in the semi-final of the UEFA European
Championships last year, with Italy running out 2-1 winners in Warsaw.
However, despite that defeat against Cesare Prandelli's
side, the Germany captain claims his side will not be focused on that
disappointment in Milan.
"We have no thoughts of revenge, we cannot change
the past," the Bayern Munich man said.
"It is in each player's mind that we never could win
against Italy in tournaments. But we look forward now and want to beat
Italy."
Lahm has featured in central midfield on occasions this
season for Bayern, helping the champions to top spot in the Bundesliga.
The 30-year-old does not yet know yet where he will play
on Friday, but believes coach Joachim Low - who is taking charge of his 100th
Germany game in Italy - will inform the squad of his wider tactical plans in
due course ahead of the FIFA World Cup next year.
"I assume that I will know before the World Cup,
where I will be assigned," Lahm added.
"It is important for every player that he has a firm
and clear position. But I have proved over years that it is not a problem for
me to change positions.
"Joachim Low stands for attacking football. That is
his philosophy. We have many offensively strong players who like to have the
ball and make the game themselves."
Culled from Fourfourtwo
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