Thomas Muller, Sami Khedira to captain Germany if Manuel Neuer not fit - Low

The ESPN FC crew share their thoughts on Raf Honigstein's strongest XI for Germany at the World Cup. Joachim Low explains Mario Gotze's dip in form with Borussia Dortmund was the reason for why he was omitted from Germany's World Cup roster. Joachim Low has a deep German squad with World Cup winning experience. Ian Darke leads the discussion as to why the Germans may once again be favourites. Here are the players that most helped Germany waltz through World Cup qualifying and who will be called on to defend their title. Ian Darke leads the ESPN panel in predicting the 2018 World Cup winner with names of Germany, Brazil, France and England among the list. Joachim Low remains confident over a Manuel Neuer comeback before the 2018 World Cup in Russia but added he is considering Thomas Muller or Sami Khedira to replace him as captain if he is not fit in time. The German keeper has completed the first training sessions with the title holders since suffering recurring fractures to his foot. "Should Neuer not make it, there'd be two candidates who have shared the job after Neuer: Sami Khedira and Thomas Muller," Low told the paper when asked who would...

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