according to one of the candidates Klose German Champion 2012 European Cup

Veteran German international striker Miroslav Klose is confident his team has a great ability to win the European Cup in 2012.

Klose said Germany as the strongest team in Europe at this time.

"Germany is the strongest team in Europe," said Klose told reporters.

"We can win the European Championships in the summer of next year, without a doubt."

Klose said he was happy with his performance this season with Lazio.

"I had a great time at Lazio," he said.

Miroslav Klose is injured knee

Lazio likely will be without striker Miroslav Klose in the face city rivals Roma in advanced Italian Serie A this weekend.

Klose known to have problems in the knee, which forced him to miss the match against Turkey and the possibility of German counter-Belgium tomorrow.

Problems with the knee injury while since Klose is still defended Bayern Munich.

Lazio still going to check the condition of Germany's veteran striker and will ensure readiness to perform this weekend in the near future.

Klose has so far become a mainstay of Lazio in front of the opposing goal with a collection of five goals from seven matches.