Germany faces a make-or-break game against Sweden

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Defending champion Germany faces a make-or-break game as they take on a gritty Sweden in their second Group F match-up. After being shocked by Mexico in their opening game, Germany can’t afford a slip-up on Saturday. Joachim Loew's side has already come under fire from their fans and the media following their 1-0 defeat against the Mexicans.

Germany will likely miss defensive mainstay Mats Hummels due to a neck injury, while Marco Reus is likely to get a start after an effective 30-minute cameo off the bench against Mexico.

With 10 World Cup goals to his name, Thomas Muller is expected to increase his tally.

Players from the Swedish national football team enjoy a drinks break during a training session at the Fisht Olympic Stadium in Sochi. /VCG Photo

“The pressure is terrifically high, but we won't win both games if we beat ourselves up internally and look for the mistakes in each other,” a determined Muller remarked.

Therefore, the Germans will leave no stone unturned to bag three points before facing South Korea in their final group league match.

On the other hand, Sweden outclassed the Koreans 1-0 to join Mexico at the top of the table but three of their players – Pontus Jansson, Filip Helander and Marcus Rohden – are grappling with a stomach bug issue that has prevented them from traveling to Sochi for the match.