This is the expected linup for the Germany game on Thursady. The game will be televised live in America on ESPN2 at 11:50AM (ET). Remember that coach Slaven Bilić still hasn’t confirmed his starting 11, but based on reports and expert analysis he will make two changes from the Austria game.
Goalkeeper: Stipe Pletikosa
Defenders: Vedran Ćorluka,Robert Kovač,Dario Šimić,Josip Šimunić
Midfielders: Niko Kranjčar,Niko Kovač,Luka Modrić ,Darijo Srna
Strikers: Ivica Olić and Ivan Rakitić
So if this in fact is the lineup, Dario Šimić would gain his 99th CAP in place of Danijel Pranjić and Ivan Rakitić would replace the struggling Mladen Petrić .
I’m sure Bilić is dreaming of his starting 11 as I write this; let’s just hope his decision doesn’t turn into a nightmare for the Croatians later today!
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