World champions Germany are going through a rough patch and take on Saudi Arabia in Leverkusen in what is their last warm-up game before the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia. Joachim Loew’s side lost their last game against Austria 2-1, and a victory against Saudi Arabia is much needed. Their opposition though has issues of its own having lost their last two games, and if ever a win could lift up the spirits of any sides, it could do so tonight. This game will mark the first since Germany finalised its final 23 men and axing of young talent Leroy Sane which has caused much furore. All eyes will now be on the champions and whether the combination can work wonders in Russia. FIFA World Cup 2018 Schedule in IST for PDF Download: Fixtures, Groups, Time Table with Match Timings & Venue Details of Football WC in Russia.

Manuel Neuer, Germany’s skipper, is back after missing majority of last season with an injury and his arrival brings a lot of positivity around the squad. Regarded as the finest shot-stopper of his generation, the Bayern Munich ace looked all set to miss the cup in Russia, but some great work by German medical team made it possible for him to return. But all is not well at injury front for Germany with playmaker Mesut Ozil suffering a knee injury. Having missed the entirety of Germany’s training session, he is certain to miss the game against Saudi Arabia. Germany is without a win in five and will welcome back star name like Toni Kroos and Thomas Muller back into the team as they missed the game against Austria. 2018 FIFA World Cup 23-Man Squad of All the 32 Participating Teams Announced: Check Complete Lineup of Sides in Football WC Russia.

Saudi Arabia has its strength in the attacking trio of Yahya Al-Shehri, Salem Al Dawsari and Fahad Al-Muwallad who have seen their level go up playing competitive football in Spain. Mohammad Al-Sahlawi, who top-scored for Saudi Arabia in the qualifying phase with 16 goals, is another main man for the Asian side. Juan Antonio Pizzi, their head coach may have tinkered with his line up adopting rotation between squad members will almost certainly play his strongest line up against the German. The Green Falcons decision to play tougher teams like Italy and Germany has been seen as a good one as it will help them build their game because they are very much a work in progress. Expect Germany to outplay and outclass Saudi Arabia in every department in Leverkusen.

Germany vs Saudi Arabia Football Match, Time and Schedule:

Germany will be playing Saudi Arabia on Friday 8th night at 11.00 pm IST. The match is scheduled to take place at BayArena Stadium in Leverkusen, Germany.

Germany vs Saudi Arabia Football Match, Live Telecast in India available?

Though there is no official word whether the live telecast of Germany vs Saudi Arabia will be available in India or not, chances are Sony Pictures Network will telecast the football match on one of its channels, possible Sony Ten 2.

Germany vs Saudi Arabia Football Match, Free Live Streaming Online available in India?

Same goes with the live streaming of Germany vs Saudi Arabia match. If Sony telecasts the match in India. Then most probably, the free online live streaming will be available on sonyliv.com. We will keep you posted about the streaming information as and when we receive it.

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