Germany v Italy
Euro 2012 Semi-Final 2
Thursday, June 28th 2012, 19:45 BST
Teams:
Germany: Neuer; Boateng, Hummels, Badstuber, Lahm; Khedira, Schweinsteiger; Kroos, Ozil; Podolski, Gomez.
Italy: Buffon; Balzaretti, Barzagli, Bonucci, Chiellini, Marchisio, Pirlo, De Rossi, Montolivo; Cassano, Balotelli.
Preview:
Germany take on Italy tonight at the National Stadium in Warsaw in the second semi-final at Euro 2012.
Germany have been given a boost as midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger (ankle) has been declared fit.
Schweinsteiger told reporters ahead of this evening's clash he is "100% fit and very much looking forward to the game" after coming through two full training sessions.
Coach Joachim Loew rested Thomas Mueller, Mario Gomez, and Lukas Podolski for the game against Greece, but all three are pushing for a place in the starting line-up.
Italy coach Cesare Prandelli has a number of injury concerns, with Giorgio Chiellini, Daniele De Rossi and Ignazio Abate all doubtful.
With right-back Christian Maggio missing out through suspension, Prandelli could revert back to a three-man defence should Abate miss out.
The winners will play Spain in Sunday's final.