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Germany have decided to stick with Timo Wener in attack ahead of their huge Group F clash against Sweden, after reports suggested the 22-year-old faced being dropped.
Mesut Ozil and Sami Kedhira are cut from the side that lost 1-0 to Sweden in their opening game as Joachim Low freshens up his midfield.
Mario Gómez was reportedly in line for a surprise start against Sweden as Germany head into a must-win game to get their World Cup campaign back on track on Saturday night.
Bild had claimed the veteran striker could start the crucial match, but he has instead been left on the bench.
World Cup 2018: Germany vs Mexico player ratingsShow all 20 1 /20World Cup 2018: Germany vs Mexico player ratings World Cup 2018: Germany vs Mexico player ratings Manuel Neuer 7 Could do little for the Mexico opener and was left exposed by a wandering defence
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World Cup 2018: Germany vs Mexico player ratings Marvin Plattenhardt 6 Put in a solid performance and a surprise inclusion into the starting XI. Again could’ve tried harder to get back for Mexico’s counter
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World Cup 2018: Germany vs Mexico player ratings Joshua Kimmich 6 Despite all his talent, Kimmich struggled to get back after attacking, and left Ozil to defend, making him culpable for the Mexico goal
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World Cup 2018: Germany vs Mexico player ratings Mats Hummels 6 The stronger of the German defenders but still caught on the counter attack several times
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World Cup 2018: Germany vs Mexico player ratings Jerome Boateng 6 Struggled against the intelligence and pace of Hernandez, another to be caught on the counter
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World Cup 2018: Germany vs Mexico player ratings Sami Khedira 4 Usually the defensive cover in midfield, he left his defence open to the Mexican counter attack, hauled off early in the second half
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World Cup 2018: Germany vs Mexico player ratings Toni Kroos 5 Provided little to the German attack, other than an excellent free kick pushed onto the bar by Ochoa
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World Cup 2018: Germany vs Mexico player ratings Thomas Muller 5 Failed to impact the Germans attacking play, and wasn’t helped by the likes of Khedira underperforming
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World Cup 2018: Germany vs Mexico player ratings Mesut Ozil 6 Sprayed some average passes to his teammates, may get the blame for Mexican’s opener but at least he tracked back unlike others
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World Cup 2018: Germany vs Mexico player ratings Julian Draxler 7 Offered an attacking outlet down the left and looked a bright spark against the Mexican defence, but ultimately couldn’t break through
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World Cup 2018: Germany vs Mexico player ratings Timo Werner 6 Had a couple of half chances and showed some of his talent at just 22-years-old.
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World Cup 2018: Germany vs Mexico player ratings Guillermo Ochoa 8 An excellent save to deny Toni Kroos from a free kick, and kept his nerve towards the end as Germany attacked
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World Cup 2018: Germany vs Mexico player ratings Carlos Salcedo 7 Solid at the back against the array of German talent especially as the pressure piled on in the second half
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World Cup 2018: Germany vs Mexico player ratings Jesus Gallardo 7 Had remarkable energy to defend all the German attacks, and still manage to fly forward to the byline in the 87th minute.
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World Cup 2018: Germany vs Mexico player ratings Hector Herrera 7 Loose in possession at times as Germany pressured to come back into the game, but gave everything until the end
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World Cup 2018: Germany vs Mexico player ratings Andres Guardardo 7 A calm and composed figure with the vast energetic attacking talents in front of him
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World Cup 2018: Germany vs Mexico player ratings Carlos Vela 7 Impressed on the counter and linked well with Layun and Lozano. Guilty of missing a couple of chances from range
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World Cup 2018: Germany vs Mexico player ratings Miguel Layun 8 Missed a host of chances, mostly from range, but was one of many to look dangerous on the counter
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World Cup 2018: Germany vs Mexico player ratings Javier Hernandez 9 A constant threat to the German defence, his pace and intelligence can frustrate most defences in the world. Always looks better for country than club
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World Cup 2018: Germany vs Mexico player ratings Hirving Lozano 9 Picked up an early, needless yellow card for time wasting, but performed well and gave everything for his team
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There was much soul-searching in the German camp after their opener, with Mats Hummels taking aim at his midfield and coaching for leaving the defence too exposed.
Toni Kroos revealed that harsh words had been exchanged and that they would need to be better against the Swedes.
32-year-old Gomez has a chance to help his side improve, a long-term back-up to Miroslav Klose in previous tournaments who has now been superseded by younger stars like Werner.
Germany: Neuer, Kimmich, Rudiger, Boateng, Hector, Rudy, Kroos, Muller, Draxler, Reus, Werner. Subs: Trapp, Plattenhardt, Ginter, Hummels, Khedira, Ozil, Goretzka, Sule, Brandt, Gundogan, Gomez, ter Stegen.
Sweden: Olsen, Lustig, Lindelof, Granqvist, Augustinsson, Claesson, Larsson, Ekdal, Forsberg, Berg, Toivonen. Subs: Johnsson, Olsson, Guidetti, Svensson, Helander, Hiljemark, Krafth, Jansson, Rohden, Durmaz, Thelin, Nordfeldt. Referee: Szymon Marciniak (Poland)
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