Germany is preparing to play their first World Cup knockout fixture in 12 years, taking on Paraguay in the Round of 32 on Monday at Boston Stadium.The Germans progressed as winners of Group E, although their form dipped just before the knockout phase. Julian Nagelsmann’s side began their campaign in emphatic style with a crushing 7-1 win over Curaçao, followed by a solid 2-1 victory against the Ivory Coast.Their final group game raised concerns, as they were unexpectedly beaten 2-1 by Ecuador after showing clear defensive weaknesses. Despite possessing one of the most dangerous attacking units in the tournament, Germany will need more consistency from their key players to regain control and balance.Germany newsCentre-back Nico Schlotterbeck has been ruled out of the remainder of the tournament due to a serious ankle injury, meaning Nagelsmann will depend on the experienced pairing of Antonio Rüdiger and Jonathan Tah.There is also uncertainty surrounding left-back Nathaniel Brown, who missed the Ecuador game with an adductor injury and remains doubtful.Although team director Rudi Völler is hopeful he may recover in time, David Raum is ready to step in if required. On a positive note, Germany’s attacking options are fully fit and available.Julian Nagelsmann is likely to deploy a dynamic and fluid forward line led by Kai Havertz, with strong creative support from Jamal Musiala, Florian Wirtz, and Leroy Sané. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});Germany predicted lineupPossible Germany starting XI: Neuer; Kimmich, Rudiger, Tah, Brown; Nmecha, Pavlovic; Sane, Musiala, Wirtz; HavertzWhen will the match kick off?The match will kick off at 9:30pm BST on Monday, 29th June.How to watch Germany vs Paraguay?UK fans can watch the match live and free-to-air on BBC One.Read Also – The number of records broken at the World Cup is already insaneSee More – Chelsea ready to rival Arsenal for Manu Kone dealFollow the Football Faithful on Social Media:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube The post Germany vs Paraguay – Predicted lineup and team news first appeared on The Football Faithful.