Germany will be looking to silence Ghana`s Kevin-Prince Boateng in their World Cup Group G match on Saturday after the German-born midfielder accused Joachim Loew`s team of lacking a "tough-guy" leader to carry them through tight matches.
Boateng, who once played for Germany`s Under-21 team before switching to Ghana, touched a nerve by saying that no German takes charge in tough games - as in their semi-final defeat by Italy at Euro 2012 and a 4-4 draw with Sweden last year.
Germany were in splendid form in their 4-0 win over Portugal and will be looking to secure safe passage to the last 16 with victory over Ghana in Fortaleza.
Loew is hoping to field the same starting line-up that crushed Portugal even though there are question marks surrounding defender Mats Hummels, who hobbled off in the second half with a severely bruised thigh.