Germany coach Joachim Low has lauded Mesut Ozil for his reaction after being dropped for Germanys 2-1 win over Sweden.
Ozil paid the price for a disappointing display in Germany’s surprise 2-0 defeat to Mexico, as Low left him on the bench last Saturday in Sochi. Toni Kroos’ last-gasp winner ensured Germany head into their final Group F outing in a much stronger position than had looked likely in a contest in which Die Mannschaft came from behind despite having Jerome Boateng sent off. Ozil could find himself back in the starting XI in Kazan on Wednesday after Low praising him for his response to being left out.
“After the match against Sweden, Ozil showed a great reaction in training, as I expected from all who didn’t play,” Low told reporters at the Kazan Arena. Therefore, all are an option for tommorow. I think we have 18 players available. Sebastian Rudy won’t be able to play, that’s still a few days early as he broke his nose in multiple places.