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My decision is part of our sporting concept.

I’ve always said that those players who play numerous league games, cup competitions and international tournaments in a single season need to be rested if it is possible and meaningful.

This will give the players concerned the chance to put in some individual training and we can use the opportunity to give young players a chance and to test them.

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Joachim Löw on resting Mesut Özil & others for Germany’s friendly against Poloand

(via AFP)