World Cup 2018, Germany vs Sweden: 3 major takeaways from the match

#2 Man of the match performance by Marco Reus

Reus scored the equaliser

Joachim Low made three changes to the starting line-up that played Mexico in the first game. Rudiger, Rudy, and Reus replaced Hummels, Khedira, and Ozil in the starting XI yesterday. Reus was the most effective player among the three, started the match with a bang and looked to penetrate the Swedish defence.

He was the most threatening German player as he looked to run behind the Swedish defence and was responsible for creating many chances for Germany both in the first and second half. Reus justified Low's decision to play him instead of Ozil, by latching on to the wonderful low cross of Timo Werner and slotted the ball into the net.

His brilliance in yesterday's game will make him a suitable candidate for a place in the starting XI for the remaining group stage match against South Korea and the knockout stage.