Germany coach Joachim Low is confident nerves will not be an issue for his young side as they look to keep alive their World cup dream against Ghana in Johannesburg on Wednesday.
Low looks set to start with Cacau up front in place of the suspended Miroslav Klose, who was sent off in the defeat against Serbia.
Ghana duo John Mensah and Issac Vorsah are expected to return from injury after missing the draw against Australia with calf and knee injuries respectively.
Defeat against Serbia left Germany level on three points with the Serbians and one point adrift of Group D leaders Ghana, and means Die Nationalmannschaft could be a shock early casualty of the World Cup unless they can beat the African outfit at Soccer City.
The pressure is on, but Low is getting a good vibe from his players, many of whom are playing in their first World Cup.
"When I talk to the players I do not get the impression they are nervous or worried after the defeat against Serbia. Although it is very young, the team has this confidence and inner conviction that it can beat Ghana," he said.
"I think we've digested and worked on the defeat to Serbia in the last two or three days, we're focused, we've prepared for the game against Ghana, a match which will not be easy. Ghana are a good team who have played well but we are convinced we can win this game and can get into the next round."
Ghana striker Asamoah Gyan believes the Black Stars must target victory against Germany, even though a draw will guarantee them a place in the next round.
"We have to play as a team," Gyan said. "All Ghanaians are expecting a win from us and even though a draw will do, we are not going for that.
"We want a win. If it does happen to be a draw, we will still qualify, but as I said, we have to think positively and try to win."
Source: PA
