Sochi (Russia) June 20 (IANS) Oliver Bierhoff sporting director for the German football federation DFB said on Wednesday that his country s upcoming 2018 FIFA World Cup match against Sweden looks to be a tough game.
Bierhoff acknowledged that defending champion Germany is under a great deal of pressure to win Saturday s game after losing to Mexico 1-0 in the opening match of Group F on June 17 reports Efe.
"We are going to have to be patient to avoid surprises " he said.
"There were debates and everyone knows the responsibility that they have there is a certain tranquility and we are aware of our own strengths " he added.
Bierhoff denied that there were divisions between Germany s veteran players and younger teammates and stressed that match against Sweden would be like a final for the German side.
"It s a pity that we arrive at a moment of decision so soon but we have to handle this situation " he explained.
Germany is to take on Sweden which beat South Korea 1-0 in their opening match on Saturday.

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