Bierhoff hopeful of no further leaks

24 June 2012 16:33

Former Germany striker Oliver Bierhoff is annoyed with the way team news is being leaked by a mole.

Coach Joachim Loew made big changes to the team that beat Greece 4-2 in their Euro 2012 quarter-final, with Miroslav Klose replacing Mario Gomez up front one of the major surprises.

And Bierhoff does not believe it is one of the players who is letting the line-up slip after it became common knowledge hours before kick-off.

"We've asked the players and spoken to them," Bierhoff told reporters. "It is important to surprise the opponent.

"When the line-up leaks five to six hours before kick-off, it becomes difficult.

"We have to make sure that there are no leaks."