Germany and Ivory Coast will face off on Saturday in a Group E encounter as both teams will look to secure valuable points and progress to the Round of 32.
Germany vs Ivory Coast – Match preview and team news
- Date: Saturday, 20th June.
- Kick-off: 9pm BST.
- Venue: Toronto Stadium, Ontario.
Germany team news
Germany enters this pivotal Group E match in excellent physical shape, carrying no new fitness concerns following their dominant 7-1 opening victory against Curaçao.
Manager Julian Nagelsmann enjoys the luxury of a fully fit squad, which means he will likely name an unchanged starting lineup to maintain team chemistry.
Veteran goalkeeper Manuel Neuer has completely shaken off a previous calf injury and will confidently keep his place between the posts.
The team has fully adjusted to the tournament without rising star Lennart Karl, who was unfortunately ruled out before the competition began due to a severe leg muscle tear.
With a healthy roster and high morale, the German side focuses entirely on securing another three points.
Their stable lineup looks ready to control the tempo of the game from the very first whistle in Toronto.
Ivory Coast team news
The Ivory Coast faces significant roster challenges ahead of this crucial match, with key players officially ruled out of action.
Star forward Elye Wahi was denied entry into Canada due to missing paperwork tied to an ongoing investigation in France. Although he is allowed entry into Canada, it’s highly unlikely that he will play today.
Furthermore, dependable Roma defender Evan N’Dicka will miss his second consecutive game as he continues to recover from a stubborn thigh injury.
On a brighter note, Amad Diallo is heavily favored to join the starting lineup after scoring a dramatic 90th-minute winning goal against Ecuador.
His incredible spark gives the team a massive boost as they reshuffle their formation to cope with these costly absences.
Form
Germany
Germany enters this matchup with incredible momentum, riding a 10-match winning streak across all competitions. They started their World Cup campaign with a spectacular 7-1 victory over Curaçao, showing off an unstoppable attack. While their offense has been scoring freely, their defense has struggled to keep clean sheets in recent World Cup games. Overall, their current form is highly imposing, making them tough opponents for anyone in Group E.
Ivory Coast
The Ivory Coast is also in fantastic form, having won their opening game 1-0 against Ecuador. That hard-fought win came from a dramatic 90th-minute goal. Before the World Cup, they built strong momentum with impressive friendly wins over high-level teams like France and South Korea. They have shown great defensive structure and composure, making them a very disciplined and difficult team to break down.
Predicted lineups
Germany: Neuer; Kimmich, Tah, Schlotterbeck, Brown; Pavlovic, Nmecha; Sane, Musiala, Wirtz; Havertz
Ivory Coast: Y. Fofana; Doue, Singo, Agbadou, Konan; Diallo, Kessie, S. Fofana, Diomande; Bonny, Toure
How to watch Germany vs Ivory Coast?
In the United Kingdom, you can watch the Germany vs Ivory Coast World Cup match live on ITV1.
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