Germany coach Joachim Low has suggested that captain Bastian Schweinsteiger is fit to start the semi-final clash against France.
The highly rated tactician faces a genuine selection headache ahead of the game in Marseille, with Mario Gomez, Sami Khedira and Mats Hummels all unavailable.
Bastian Schweinsteiger was also in the danger of missing out on the high-profile clash as he picked up a knee injury, but Joachim Low believes his captain will be ready to play.
“I have the team in my head and Bastian Schweinsteiger will definitely start,” Low told reporters.
“I said if he trains 100% without complaints then he’ll play. He trained this morning and had no complaints.
“The injury is cured and he showed against Italy he’s got the strength to play from the start, and I believe he’s very, very important, particularly in such a game – his experience is very valuable.
“We have three players – Mario Gomez, Sami Khedira and Mats Hummels – whom we have to replace, which is not easy, and this is why it is important that an experienced player like Bastian starts.”
The reigning World Cup champions can be backed at 2.00 (1/1) to qualify for the final, where they would face Portugal, who enjoyed a 2-0 triumph over Wales last night.
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