Germany coach says Boateng, Khedira could play against US, but won't confirm lineup
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Germany's Sami Khedira, left, and Ghana's Sulley Muntari challenge for the ball during the group G World Cup soccer match between Germany and Ghana at the Arena Castelao in Fortaleza, Brazil, Saturday, June 21, 2014. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe) (The Associated Press)
Germany coach Joachim Loew says defender Jerome Boateng, midfielder Sami Khedira and the rest of his 23-man squad are fit to play against the United States in their World Cup Group G finale on Thursday.
Boateng and Khedira were substituted in Germany's 2-2 draw with Ghana on Saturday because of injuries. Boateng came off after the first half with a sore left thigh, while Khedira was replaced due to a left knee problem in the 70th minute.
Loew says both players were training by Monday, but stops short of confirming they'll be in Thursday's lineup.
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Meanwhile, Loew says his friendship with U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann, interesting as it may be to many, will have no bearing on a game he views as "just like any other."