Germany striker Mario Gomez insists his Euro 2012 campaign is still alive despite losing his place to Miroslav Klose.
The 26-year-old Gomez was preferred to the Lazio veteran for each of his side s three group games but, despite scoring three goals, was dropped for the 4-2 victory over Greece that sealed their place in the final four.
Klose scored against Fernando Santos team and could start again against Italy on Thursday, but Gomez is adamant that he still has a part to play.
I m not out of the tournament yet, he told Kicker. I know that (being on the bench) wasn t good for me, but I can still contribute significantly, and help us take the title.
I will not let it rankle, Miro (Klose) said it perfectly: It s good for the team to have two good striker…