Germany could be without centre-back Mats Hummels, while Sweden were hit by a stomach bug ahead of today's match. "Mats Hummels will probably not be able to play. He somehow dislodged a vertebra in his neck yesterday and has not improved," Germany coach Joachim Loew said at the pre-game press conference yesterday.

Chelsea's Antonio Ruediger would be the likely replacement for Hummels alongside Jerome Boateng in the heart of the German defence as the defending world champions desperately need a win if they wish to reach the last 16 hanging after losing their opening match 0-1 to Mexico.