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Line-ups: Costa Rica vs Germany – who is playing?

Line-ups: Costa Rica vs Germany – who is playing?

The DFB selection meets Costa Rica in the last World Cup group game on Thursday evening. With these starting positions, the two nations could line up.

At the end of the World Cup group phase, the German national team is challenged against Costa Rica on Thursday evening (kick-off 8 p.m.). After the 2-1 defeat against Japan and the 1-1 draw against Spain, the DFB selection is condemned to victory in the last group game. How to reach the round of 16 depends on the parallel game Japan vs. Spain.

Germany: Probable formation against Costa Rica

“We no longer have progress in our own hands because we didn’t structure the first game as we had planned,” explained national coach Hansi Flick at the press conference on Wednesday afternoon. “Of course we have the right to qualify for the round of 16.” However, the ex-Bayern coach “doesn’t feel any pressure at all before the duel with Costa Rica. I’m convinced that we’re on the right track,” said the 57-year-old. “I have the feeling that the teamwork gets better from training to training.”

On Thursday evening, Flick and his team “want to get the game clear as quickly as possible in order to put pressure on the other place (parallel game, editor’s note)”, emphasized Löw’s successor. However, Costa Rica also has a chance of reaching the round of 16, emphasized the ex-professional. Should Spain win against Japan, a draw will be enough for Keylor Navas & Co. to advance to the knockout stages. “That’s why I’m assuming a defensive team,” said Flick. It is important to have a good solution for this scenario.

In the last group game, Flick can draw on plenty of personnel. “Everyone was fit when I left the camp. Everyone can train today,” said the Heidelberg native. Leroy Sané no longer has any problems and was already a candidate for the starting eleven against Spain, according to the trainer. “He’s a good option for the game, like so many others.”

The expected DFB line-up against Costa Rica

TW: Manuel Neuer – The captain is between the posts again.

RV: Lukas Klostermann – In the right-back position, Flick has to decide between Thilo Kehrer and Klostermann, who made a good impression after being substituted on against Spain.

IV: Niklas Süle – No changes are to be expected in central defence. The BVB professional is expected to run on the right again.

IV: Antonio Rüdiger – The central defender did not lose a duel against Spain.

LV: David Raum – The left-back suffered a bruised rib in the last group game. However, nothing should stand in the way of an action on Thursday evening.

ZM: Joshua Kimmich – “He leads the way in training and in games and is always highly motivated. I definitely see him as one of our leaders,” Flick praised the Bayern professional.

ZM: Leon Goretzka – In addition to Kimmich, the ex-Schalke will probably start again.

RA: Leroy Sané – After two poor performances, it is quite conceivable that Serge Gnabry will have to vacate the place on the right flank for Sané.

OM: Ilkay Gündogan – The three-man midfield with Kimmich, Goretzka and Gündogan worked well, according to the national coach. “Ilkay did well in the tenth position, although he doesn’t usually play that position. I think that formation would be doable again.”

LA: Jamal Musiala – The youngster is expected to return as a left winger. “Jamal has something special and is very good for our game to create dangerous situations,” emphasized Flick.

MS: Thomas Müller – Despite his important goal against Spain, it cannot be ruled out that Niclas Füllkrug will “only” take on the role of joker again. At the press conference, Flick did not want to be seen in the cards with this personality.

Germany: Probable game system against Costa Rica

Neuer – Klostermann, Süle, Rüdiger, Raum – Kimmich, Goretzka – Sané, Gündogan, Musiala – Müller

Costa Rica: Probable formation against Germany

Costa Rica will have to do without the suspended Francisco Calvo in the last group game.

Costa Rica: Expected game system against the DFB selection

Navas – O. Duarte, Waston, Martinez – Fuller, Borges, Tejeda, Oviedo – Torres, Contreras, Campbell

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This article was originally published on 90min.de as.

Source: Stern

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