Can germans contain Lewa, Milik

Pundits and fans were so focused on Robert Lewandowski that his partner-in-crime Arkadiusz Milik was largely ignored even by the opposition, which worked in the favour of the Poles. Milik not only scored the only goal of the match, he posed many a question to the Northern Irish side. He and Lewa (Lewandowski) tormented the Northern Irish defence and they will look for a repeat performance against the World Champions Germany. Kirchowiak had all the time in the world against the Northern Irish and controlled the tempo of the game effectively. However, in all likelihood he will be looking to cut out passes and through balls against Germans, as their high-pressing game wouldn’t give him time on the ball. Moreover, he will have the task to see off the menace of assist master Mesut Ozil and it will be an interesting battle. Polish keeper Wojceich Szczesny picked up an injury in the previous game and is doubtful to start against Germans, he will be replaced by Lukasz Fabianski. The Pole will look to their winger Jakub Blaszczykowski to interject much needed pace in their attack. The Adam Nawalka side having won a physical battle in their opening fixture will look to consolidate against the Germans and it will not be an easy task by any stretch of imagination. Germany were handed a much needed boost going into the game, as their defensive lynch pin Mats Hummels was fit. He will replace the goal scorer Shkodran Mustafi. Hummels and his partner Jerome Boateng will have their task cutout in controlling Lewa and Milik. Joachim Low played a 4-2-3-1 formation in their opening game against Ukraine with Mario Gotze operating as a false nine. Even though they scored two goals, the lack of out-and-out plagued them. While Ozil found form, Thomas Muller was not effective and Low will need Muller at his top form against the Poles. The German midfield will be marshaled by Sami Khedira and Toni Kroos, Khedira in all probability will be handled the task of marking Milik, who will be playing just short of striker. Though the Germans are the favourites against the Poles, it will be a tightly contested match.