Midfield: Bastian Schweinsteiger is expected to take the field for his first start alongside club team, mates Toni Kroos and the immensely versatile Phillip Lahm alongside him on either sides. Arsenal star Mesut Ozil should start on the wide drafting in a more central number ten role as the Germans will look to mount attacks by having lots of possession in the middle of the park. With the USA playing a 4-3-3 diamond, Loew’s side will effectively look to control the tempo of the game by controlling the midfield looking to hit their opponents with pace.
Strikeforce: Against a tough USA backline, Muller will be expected to revert in number nine role while Gotze will most probably start outside in the wings. Both the players will swap positions during the course of the game. Miroslav Klose might come on from the bench again as the Lazio striker will look to now emulate Ronaldo’s record to become the highest goalscorer in World Cup history.
Neuer
Boateng Hummels Mertesacker Howedes
Schweinsteiger Lahm
Kroos
Ozil Muller Gotze