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🚨🇧🇷 Richarlison will not join Vasco da Gama and he’s now ******* sing his options for future after Trabzonspor deal off two weeks ago — it was his priority.

Spurs still consider Richarlison out of the project. pic.twitter.com/h1FLHix7mX
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Most chances created on MD1 of the Champions League this season. 🔑 https://t.co/ZOYlDx1GpM pic.twitter.com/6TbMUsckNj
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#SPURS

Tampa Bay Buccaneers WR Jalen McMillan (knee) is doubtful for Week 1 against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to head coach Todd Bowles.
SOURCE: NFL.com
Why It Matters: With McMillan most likely missing Week 1, it opens the door for WR Chris Godwin and WR Emeka Egbuka to be peppered with more targets. Godwin and Egbuka could likely be played in fantasy lineups as WR2's.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Jalen McMillan doubtful for Week 1

#week #likely #cincinnati

We are only two days removed from Kentucky Football hosting the Alabama Crimson Tide as Will Stein tries to make some major noise in only his second game as head coach. The BBN is rocking, and many are believing an upset could happen at Kroger Field on Saturday. That will take a healthy roster, and fortunately for the Cats, it looks like they will have that.
When the first injury report dropped Wednesday, Kentucky got great news, as four major pieces of this team did not appear on the report: Jovante Barnes, Teryhon Nichols, Hasaan Sykes, and Malachi Wood. That means we should see them take the field for the Cats on Saturday.
Several reserves still appear on the report that weren't expected to play much, including backup offensive lineman Jay Clark, who has already been ruled out.
For the Crimson Tide, if you missed it yesterday, they will be without wideout Noah Rogers. Starting offensive lineman Michael Carroll also remains doubtful. This would be a major blow for the Tide's o-line in their first road game.
Not much movement tonight. Now, we wait until Friday to see if we get any surprise names.

#major

Florida State football and SMU open conference play on Monday night with a Labor Day matchup from Doak Campbell Stadium, the first-ever meeting between the schools in Tallahassee.
For the second year in a row, the ACC will require schools to release availability reports before kickoff for all in-conference matchups. Below is the finalized report, updated from Friday, with Darryll Desir now being listed as doubtful and linebacker Blake Nichelson, who did not appear on any previous report, now listed as out.
In Saturday's update, wide receiver Tae'Shaun Gelsey and defensive back K.J. Kirkland were downgraded to doubtful.
On SMU's side, safeties Ahmaad Moses (recently granted a fifth year of eligibility) and Jaden Milliner-Jones are both now listed as out.
The final availability report will be updated at 5:30 on Monday.

#report #conference #Florida

Pittsburg football coach Charlie Ramirez couldn't have been more complimentary about the St. John Bosco-Bellflower juggernaut program his Pirates will host Friday in a showdown of state-ranked teams - Sports Illustrated has the Braves No. 2 and Pittsburg No. 9.
His judgment was largely based on a Week 4 2024 road trip the Pirates made to the four-time state and two-time national champion. He used terms like "first-rate" and "classy" when describing the treatment Bosco coach Jason Negro and director of football operations Jessie Christensen afforded the Pirates.
"We're going to make sure that we give them proper welcoming and acknowledgement for them making this journey up here," he said. "We're going to throw out our orange (team color) carpet and try to extend them all the same courtesy."
Right down to the scoreboard.
It's doubtful Pittsburg will be able to hand Bosco an identical - even similar - defeat as the Braves beat the Pirates 35-14 that season, but they'll surely give it the old college try.

#pirates #pittsburg #time

As sports betting continues to proliferate, college football is taking more steps aimed at minimizing inside information.
Via the **** ociated Press, the Big Ten announced on Friday that it will expand its requirement to submit player availability reports from one per week to four.
The rule, which applies only to in-conference games, mandates the submission of a report on each of the three days before a game, with a final report provided on game day.
The midweek reports require teams to identify players as probable, questionable, doubtful, out, or out for the first half. On game day, the categories will be game-time decision, out, or out for the first half.
The existence, and misuse, of inside information regarding player injuries continues to be one of the biggest potential sources of betting scandals. With more information provided to the public, less information will be private — and less information will be available to provide the basis for wagering by those who have access to it.

#game #inside

Barcelona will play their first home LaLiga fixture of the season at the Camp Nou on Thursday, hosting Athletic Club in a midweek encounter.
The hosts arrive in excellent form after an emphatic 5-0 victory over Elche that launched their campaign. Under Hansi Flick, Barcelona have displayed sharp tactics and a potent attacking threat. They have claimed three wins in their past five league outings, with their forward play clicking — averaging just over two goals per game during that period.
FC Barcelona look set to hand a long-awaited club debut to high-profile summer signing Rodri, who has completed successive training sessions following a minor back operation and is expected to be named among the substitutes.
Flick appears ready to tweak his back line at the Spotify Camp Nou, with Pau Cubarsí, Jules Koundé and João Cancelo likely to return to the starting XI after being rested last time out.
The Catalans do, however, face a midfield concern as Gavi is doubtful after suffering a heavy knee contusion against Elche; scans excluded a serious ligament injury, but he missed the squad's final training session.

#flick #training #thursday

The Minnesota Lynx listed rookie phenom Olivia Miles as "probable" for Friday's matchup against the Washington Mystics after she was injured during the team's Wednesday game.
WNBA teams are required to submit a pregame status report at least 24 hours prior to tipoff. "Probable" typically indicates a 75% chance that a player will appear in the game, as opposed to "questionable" or "doubtful."
Lynx star Napheesa Collier, however, is listed as out for "rest" against the Mystics, which comes as the final stop on a four-game road trip. It will be Collier's first missed game since she made her season debut on July 22 after undergoing two ankle surgeries this offseason.
Miles appeared to roll her ankle with 4:27 left in a win over the Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday, Aug. 19. She was defending Valkyries guard Veronica Burton when she awkwardly planted her foot and stepped on Collier's foot. Miles limped to the baseline before falling to the ground in pain.
The 23-year-old point guard recorded 20 points, seven ******* ists and five rebounds before she left the game.

#wednesday #probable

As the San Francisco 49ers prepare for their trip down under to Australia to face off with Myles Garrett and the Los Angeles Rams, all eyes are on George Kittle and his ambitious timeline of Week 1 for a return from his torn Achilles. The injury suffered during the 49ers' Wild Card win over the Philadelphia Eagles late last year has varying timelines of recovery.
Kittle has been seen running and cutting while working on the side field during training camp. A Week 1 return would be remarkable, but former 49ers head coach Steve Mariucci is doubtful about that timeline.
Mariucci sat down with Alex Withers and spoke about Kittle, Nick Bosa, and Christian McCaffrey.
"George Kittle seems very optimistic. I've spent a lot of time with him, but he's not there yet. I don't know if he'll be ready for the first game. Heck, he tore that Achilles in the playoffs, so that might be too quick of a turnaround. It could be an issue for them offensively."
While speculation has run rampant about Kittle and his chances for Week 1, it is nice to hear from someone who spent time with Kittle. Kittle remains optimistic that he won't begin the season on PUP, but a long flight to Australia could force the 49ers to be cautious with their tight end.

#week #down #timeline #return

ENG vs PAK 1st Test predicted playing XI: Likely Pakistan and England lineups as Babar Azam remains doubtful originally appeared on Cricket News. Add Cricket News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Joe Root leads England against Pakistan for the first time since 2022 in the post-Ben Stokes era.
Jordan ****** is set to bat at number three with Jacob Bethell ruled out injured.
Babar Azam remains doubtful for the match after a hand injury scare in the warm-up game.
England begin their three-match Test series against Pakistan on August 19 at Headingley, with valuable World Test Championship 2025-27 points on offer as Joe Root takes charge for the first time since relinquishing the captaincy in 2022. It marks the start of the post-Ben Stokes era for the hosts.

#babar #azam #doubtful

Giannis Konstantelias' move from PAOK to Borussia Dortmund is nearing completion for a reported €26 million plus up to €6 million in bonuses, with the deal also including a 15 per cent sell-on clause for the Greek side.
At the same time, according to reports from Greece, PAOK are working on signing two young players from Borussia Dortmund, namely Christos Kostoglou and Samuele Inácio.
As reported by sport24.gr, PAOK are in advanced talks over a move for 17-year-old Kostoglou. The youngster, who plays for BVB's U19 side, has one year left on his contract, but Dortmund are said to be willing to let him leave on a free transfer.
Meanwhile, PAOK are aiming to sign 18-year-old Inácio on loan, according to Greek outlet Gazzetta.
Whether Dortmund would agree to this is highly doubtful, though. The Italy international broke into the first team towards the end of last season and is part of the club's plans for the coming campaign.

#move #reported #million

Chairman Mark Ashton acknowledges that one of the key lessons from Ipswich's previous Premier League campaign was the need to bring in more athletic players "with a different set of physical attributes".
The midfield lacked power and ball-winning ability in 2024-25, and it is imperative that new arrivals Florentino Luis and Sasa Lukic – both experienced at the highest level – hit the ground running. That will be especially important with last season's mainstays Azor Matusiwa and Jack Taylor doubtful for the opening game following operations over the summer.
It is no surprise that Gary O'Neil is also seeking greater cutting edge given that no Ipswich player scored more than 10 non-penalty goals in the Championship last season.
The Blues broke their transfer record to sign Brazilian striker Emersonn, 22, for an initial £24m. He certainly fits the desired physical profile but is relatively raw, having only established himself as a regular last season at Toulouse, where he scored seven goals in 31 appearances, 22 of them starts.
Daizen Maeda, a hardworking forward or winger, had an excellent record at Celtic, netting 79 times in 212 games, but won't get the same volume of chances in a team battling to stay up.

#goals

Before heading to Cyprus next Thursday, our Red Bulls will first travel to face Wolfsberger AC. At approximately 9,537 km², Austria's southernmost state of Carinthia is almost the same size as the Mediterranean island (approx. 9,250 km²) – and it certainly also boasts plenty of sunshine and beaches. However, our focus is clearly on the pitch: with away wins targeted – starting on Sunday in the ADMIRAL Bundesliga.
The hunt for points at WAC won't be a walk in the park, though, as the Carinthian side's performance in the first matchday was truly impressive. Thomas Silberberger's team made a statement with their 3-0 home win against FK Austria Vienna in their league opener and, thanks to their superior goal difference, can even call themselves league leaders (level with LASK) after the first matchday. Meanwhile, we can draw on the confidence gained from three wins in three competitive matches.
Selecting attacking players will be difficult for Danny Röhl, as our Red Bulls have several players unavailable or doubtful after the grueling home match against Pafos FC. You can find more information about the issues below.
Kick-off is at the usual time this time: Sunday at 17:00 CEST. It will be shown on TV and streamed on Sky Sport Austria.
The match can also be watched, like all our Bundesliga matches, on OneFootball (with individual match streams and season passes available) except in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and the following countries and regions where the following broadcasters show one to three Bundesliga matches per matchday: the Balkan region(Sportklub), Czechia and Slovakia (Arena Sport), Italy (Mola TV), Ukraine (Maincast TV), Russia (TV Start) and Israel (The Sports Channel).

#austria

Bayern Munich midfielders Joshua Kimmich and Bara Sapoko Ndiaye both did not practice in the final session ahead of the squad's preseason friendly vs. Aston Villa per iMiaSanMia:
Joshua Kimmich (slight adductor problems) and Bara Sapoko Ndiaye (knock to the knee) are not taking part in the final training session ahead of tomorrow's game against Aston Villa.
Kimmich's absence appears to be precautionary as Bayern Munich continue to carefully manage the midfielder's workload during preseason, while Ndiaye was also kept out of the session as the club monitored his condition. Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany is unlikely to take unnecessary risks in a friendly, especially with the Bundesliga season fast approaching.
Bayern Munich will likely to provide further updates before kickoff, but both players remain doubtful after sitting out the final preparations before the Aston Villa tilt in Hong Kong.
The good thing is that neither issue appears serious at this stage. Below, are some pics from the final session:

#ndiaye #final #kimmich #bara

Generally speaking, when a fighter says they're in the best shape of their lives before a fight, there's an urge to take a big swig of the old giggle water, because there's scarcely been a fighter in world history who wasn't.
Yet when Daniel Rodriguez says he notices he's been working harder than usual, almost as an outside observer to himself with a new lease on reason, you tend to listen. That's because until April, Rodriguez was in a Tijuana jail cell, where he'd spent the last eight months on a marijuana possession rap, far longer than a borderline bogus charge should warrant. He was able to hit some pads and do some "roadwork" in the yard, and even had a heavy bag at his disposal, but there was nary a nutritionist on site, nor were his coaches there to guide him, or a sauna, a ring, or really any of the creature comforts of a training facility.
Since April he's been working like a madman splitting time in Las Vegas and Los Angeles to catch his body up to the task of fighting Uros Medic this Saturday at UFC Belgrade in Serbia, yet it's doubtful Rodriguez is in the best physical shape of his life at 39.
But so what? He has never felt freer than he is right now in Belgrade, walking straight into the wheelhouse of the country's free-swinging ****** assin.
"You know what?" Rodriguez says, "I think I've handled it pretty well, man. I've handled this like a true professional. From the condition that I was in when I was released to where I'm at now and all the preparation and the whole fight camp and everything in between from then till now, the ups and downs, it's been a roller-coaster.

#april #like

TSG Hoffenheim pulled off a major coup when they announced the signing of 18-year-old Nathan De Cat from RSC Anderlecht for a reported €20 million fee earlier this month.
According to Sport Bild, numerous top clubs were interested in De Cat, including Borussia Dortmund, Manchester City and Chelsea, but the highly-rated midfielder opted to continue his development at Hoffenheim.
De Cat signed a long-term contract with the Bundesliga club until 2031, but whether he stays that long is highly doubtful – especially given that, according to Sport Bild, his contract includes a €70 million release clause that becomes active in the summer of 2027.
Despite only recently turning 18, De Cat made 53 appearances for Anderlecht’s first team. He also made his senior international debut for Belgium in March.

#sport #bild #million #contract

Alphonso Davies has attracted interest from Saudi Arabia, according to Sport Bild.
The report claims that representatives from Saudi Arabian clubs have visited Bayern's Säbener Straße headquarters to explore the conditions for a possible transfer.
Nothing concrete has emerged so far, but Bayern would reportedly be open in principle to selling the left-back – not least because he earns a significant salary of €15–20 million per year.
Whether Davies would be interested in a move to Saudi Arabia, however, is doubtful.
After the Canada captain's injury-plagued 2025/26 season, Bayern have brought in Nathaniel Brown from Eintracht Frankfurt to provide competition at left-back.

Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy hints roster is nearly complete as ex-Laker LeBron James decision looms originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Golden State Warriors have been all in on LeBron James since it became clear that he would become a free agent and leave the Los Angeles Lakers. The Warriors are hoping to add James for one final run at an NBA championship.
Golden State has had its fair share of Finals battles against James throughout his career. Now, Stephen Curry is trying to convince James to join him in the Bay Area.
“Pairing him with Stephen Curry is going to be something that the Warriors are going to pursue over the next few weeks… It seemed very doubtful, it seemed low percentage, now it’s kind of questionable. Now there’s going to be some legs to this… That same source told us that Steph is planning on meeting and talking with LeBron about potentially joining the Warriors over the course of the next few weeks leading up to free agency,” NBA insider Brett Siegel said.
Curry was not the only Warriors player to make his pitch to James. Draymond Green has also made his case for why James should join Golden State.

The saga of the recruitment of 5-star running back David Gabriel Georges appears to be captivating fans of Ohio State and Tennessee (if that's what you want to call it). First, there was an article by On3, having interviewed Gabriel Georges' uncle, that seemed to indicate that the Canadian product (now playing in Tennessee) had made his mind up and was just waiting for the commitment date of July 22. That piece seemed to be very friendly to the Vols over the Buckeyes for his commitment.
But then Gabriel Georges posted on social media that he didn't say anything, putting those comments from his uncle in doubt. And now, not to be outdone, the country's No. 2-ranked running back in the class of 2027, according to the 247Sports Composite rankings, has gone on the record to state that he hasn't made his mind up yet, just eight days away from telling the college football universe where he will be attending school.
In a brief discussion with On3's Chris Low, Gabriel Georges says that he's still weighing everything.
"It’s hard. You feel this way, like you know, and then it’s sort of 50-50," Gabriel Georges told Low. "People will say the 22nd of July is far off, but honestly, for me, it’s pretty close."
The bottom line here is to just wait this thing out. It appears as though Ohio State is in a good spot, but it also appears it could go the other way, and Gabriel Georges decides to commit to Tennessee. Heck, maybe he surprises us all and chooses Ole Miss -- though doubtful. Either way it goes, we wish the young man well and hope he gets everything he's looking for.

According to the Swiss branch of Sky Sport, Al Hilal has contacted Harry Kane's representatives to explore a possible transfer.
Kane reportedly wants to consider the sporting and financial offer from the Saudis before deciding on his future.
Bizarrely, it is also reported that the 32-year-old marksman is available for a fixed fee of €65million thanks to a release clause.
However, this exit option reportedly had to be exercised by the end of January and has therefore long since expired.
Regardless, it remains doubtful that Kane will turn his back on European football while at the peak of his career with Bayern Munich.

Real Madrid striker Kylian Mbappé trained with the rest of the group after experiencing some physical problems during France's win against Morocco in the FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals. Mbappé completed the training session and will be ready to face Spain in the Semifinals next Tuesday.
The French striker has been leading France during the tournament, so having him healthy and ready to go will be crucial for coach Didier Deschamps.
Dayot Upamecano and William Saliba couldn't train with their teammates, so it will be interesting to see if they are able to recover in time for Tuesday's match. Real Madrid midfielder Aurelien Tchouameni remains 'doubtful' for Tuesday's game and he's missed France's last two matches with a thigh injury that has been problematic for him and the French national team.

Ex-Laker LeBron James' agent Rich Paul drops major Warriors hint as free agency decision looming originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Golden State Warriors understand the importance of signing LeBron James this offseason, and they do not appear ready to end their pursuit until he commits to another team.
Golden State has explored every avenue in its effort to recruit James. The process reportedly began with Stephen Curry meeting with the four-time NBA champion to discuss the possibility of joining the Warriors.
"Pairing him with Stephen Curry is going to be something that the Warriors are going to pursue over the next few weeks… It seemed very doubtful, it seemed low percentage, now it's kind of questionable. Now there's going to be some legs to this… That same source told us that Steph is planning on meeting and talking with LeBron about potentially joining the Warriors over the course of the next few weeks leading up to free agency," NBA insider Brett Siegel said.
James has taken a patient approach to free agency, and no one knows which direction he is ultimately leaning. His agent, Rich Paul, recently admitted that even he does not know when James will make his decision.

RB Leipzig winger Antonio Nusa has attracted interest from five Premier League clubs, according to TEAMtalk.
The English outlet names ******* nal, Tottenham, Newcastle United, Aston Villa and Crystal Palace as clubs keeping tabs on the Norway international.
Arsenal are "monitoring the player closely", while Tottenham have "made contact with his representatives", according to the report, which also states that Newcastle have shown concrete interest.
However, Newcastle only recently signed another left winger from the Bundesliga – Bazoumana Touré from TSG Hoffenheim – so it's doubtful they are still keen to pursue a move for Nusa this window.
Outside England, AC Milan, Napoli and Atlético Madrid are also said to be interested in the 21-year-old.

Switzerland's key player Johan Manzambi is doubtful for the World Cup last 16 match against Colombia on Tuesday.
A day before the match, the midfielder had to cut short his training session. Djibril Sow and Ruben Vargas also didn't participate in the session until the end.
"Of course, it would be a blow if the players who stopped training couldn't be there," coach Murat Yakin said.
"Of course, it's very frustrating that they had to cut training short a day before the game," he added, saying it would be a "huge loss" if the three players were unable to take the field.
Referring to Manzambi, Yakin said: "His performances are outstanding, he's a team player, a complete football player."

Argentina and Egypt are set to face each other in a World Cup match for the very first time, with both sides preparing for a decisive Round of 16 clash on Tuesday at Atlanta Stadium.
Argentina arrive in the knockout stage in excellent form, having won all three of their group matches. The reigning champions have been highly effective in both attack and defence, averaging 2.7 goals per game while conceding only once.
Their momentum took a serious hit in the Round of 32, where they were pushed to the limit by tournament newcomers Cape Verde. Argentina managed to edge through with a hard-fought 3-2 win after extra time.
Left-back Facundo Medina is unlikely to feature after picking up an injury in the previous match, which means Nicolas Tagliafico is expected to step in on the left side of the defence.
In attack, winger Nico Gonzalez remains doubtful due to an ongoing ankle problem.

Cavaliers, Heat, Celtics reportedly in bidding war for $101M four-time NBA champion, former MVP originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Los Angeles Lakers and LeBron James will officially part ways before the start of the new season. James is expected to continue his career elsewhere, making this one of the biggest storylines of the NBA offseason.
Several teams have already emerged as potential landing spots for the four-time NBA champion. Earlier this offseason, James even met with Stephen Curry to discuss the possibility of teaming up.
“Pairing him with Stephen Curry is going to be something that the Warriors are going to pursue over the next few weeks… It seemed very doubtful, it seemed low percentage, now it’s kind of questionable. Now there’s going to be some legs to this… That same source told us that Steph is planning on meeting and talking with LeBron about potentially joining the Warriors over the course of the next few weeks leading up to free agency,” NBA insider Brett Siegel said.
One team that has recently gained significant momentum is the Philadelphia 76ers after acquiring Jaylen Brown.

Warriors reportedly lack confidence in signing ex-Laker LeBron James without win-now trade originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
The Golden State Warriors know they are nearing the end of their dynasty with Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Steve Kerr. However, there is a strong belief within the organization that they have one last run at an NBA championship.
The Warriors are prepared to make a splash in free agency, with LeBron James at the top of their wishlist. Curry reportedly met with James in early June to discuss the possibility of teaming up.
"Pairing him with Stephen Curry is going to be something that the Warriors are going to pursue over the next few weeks… It seemed very doubtful, it seemed low percentage, now it's kind of questionable. Now there's going to be some legs to this… That same source told us that Steph is planning on meeting and talking with LeBron about potentially joining the Warriors over the course of the next few weeks leading up to free agency," NBA insider Brett Siegel said.
James is open to joining any team that gives him a legitimate chance to compete for a championship. Earlier this week, it was reported that he met with Golden State.

Jarell Quansah and Reece James missed training as England 's right-back issues mount before their World Cup last-32 match against DR Congo on Wednesday.
Quansah came off with a twisted ankle in England's 2-0 win over Panama in their final group game on Saturday, with Djed Spence coming on to replace the Bayer Leverkusen defender.
The former Liverpool player had come into the side for his World Cup debut after Chelsea defender James was ruled out with a hamstring injury sustained in the 0-0 draw with Ghana in England's second group game.
England manager Thomas Tuchel has previously said James could be in contention for the DR Congo match, but given he is yet to resume training since picking up his injury, his involvement looks doubtful.
The injuries at right-back have put scrutiny on Tuchel's squad selection for this tournament with some questioning whether the make-up of the squad is balanced.

England face a pivotal moment in their World Cup campaign on Wednesday as they enter the last-32 knockout stage against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
The clash marks the beginning of a high-stakes, all-or-nothing phase for the squad, with the path to glory now a five-game sprint over less than three weeks, and here are five key talking points ahead of Wednesday's match...
Thomas Tuchel has a significant selection headache at right-back. With Reece James sidelined by a hamstring injury and his replacement against Panama, Jarell Quansah, also doubtful due to an ankle problem, options are scarce.
Tuchel is left to choose between Djed Spence, typically a left-back, and Aston Villa's Ezri Konsa, a natural centre-back who could get the nod.
This predicament casts a spotlight on Tuchel's earlier decisions to omit Trent Alexander-Arnold and replace the injured Tino Livramento with another central defender, Trevoh Chalobah.

Germany is preparing to play their first World Cup knockout fixture in 12 years, taking on Paraguay in the Round of 32 on Monday at Boston Stadium.
The Germans progressed as winners of Group E, although their form dipped just before the knockout phase. Julian Nagelsmann’s side began their campaign in emphatic style with a crushing 7-1 win over Curaçao, followed by a solid 2-1 victory against the Ivory Coast.
Their final group game raised concerns, as they were unexpectedly beaten 2-1 by Ecuador after showing clear defensive weaknesses. Despite possessing one of the most dangerous attacking units in the tournament, Germany will need more consistency from their key players to regain control and balance.
Centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck has been ruled out of the remainder of the tournament due to a serious ankle injury, meaning Nagelsmann will depend on the experienced pairing of Antonio Rüdiger and Jonathan Tah.
There is also uncertainty surrounding left-back Nathaniel Brown, who missed the Ecuador game with an adductor injury and remains doubtful.