World Cup 2018: Germany looks set for a successful title defence

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Ozil will be Germany's main source of creativity

Multiple times UEFA Champions League winner Toni Kroos (Real Madrid) will be responsible for determining the pace and tempo with which Germany will attack and defend during the tournament. He is expected to be partnered by Juventus’ dynamic midfielder Sami Khedira.

Arsenal’s Mesut Özil will be chiefly responsible for adding guile and precision to the German attack. He is expected to occupy the number 10 role and his passing will be critical in the team’s efforts going forward.

Leon Goretzka and Sebastian Rudy (Bayern Munich) alongside Ilkay Gundogan (Manchester City) will provide defensive/attacking options for the team in the center of the pitch.

Sané may have been dropped by Löw but the Germany team has plenty of quality down the flanks with Marco Reus (Borussia Dortmund) expected to play a key role in his first tournament appearance for Die Mannschaft. The two Julians: Draxler (PSG) and Brandt (Bayer Leverkusen) will provide extra quality as well down the wings.