Joachim Loew’s charges fell to a shock 5-3 defeat at the hands of Switzerland but it is safe to suggest a much-changed Die Mannschaft will be ready for their Group C opener against Portugal on June 9 (Germany 4/5, draw 9/4, Portugal 3-1 – 90 Minutes).

The fact that Loew cancelled a trip on Sunday to watch the Monaco Grand Prix with the rest of the squad should also be taken as a sign that he will leave no stone unturned.

“Many things did not fit, but I am not too concerned as I know that we will improve in the next week and the one after that. We will be ready,” he said.

The Germans were runners-up to Spain in the same tournament four years ago and finished third in an encouraging World Cup campaign in 2010.

There is genuine belief that Loew has assembled a squad ready to peak and usurp a La Rojas squad perhaps suffering from heavy legs.

They qualified for the Poland and Ukraine showpiece winning an astonishing 10 games – scoring 34 goals – and in Mario Gomez (6/1 – Euro 2012 Top Goalscorer) boast arguably one of the most potent strikers in European football.

A midfield containing Mesut Ozil, Sami Khedira, Bastian Schweinsteiger and Toni Kroos has to merit the utmost respect, while Thomas Muller, Lukas Podolski and tournament specialist Miroslav Klose beef up an impressive attacking department.

Key to Germany’s chances will be getting out of a tough Group B containing Portugal, the Netherlands and Denmark (Germany 1/4 – To Qualify).

Loew is also charged with the task of lifting the morale of the squad’s Bayern Munich contingent off the back of a heart-wrenching domestic season in which the Bavarians lost on penalties to Chelsea in the Champions League final on home soil, were pipped to the Bundesliga title by Borussia Dortmund and lost the DFB Pokal final to the same opponents.

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Germany

The Germans defeated Ghana 1-0 on Wednesday night on their way to winning Group D but the victory came at a cost, with a number of key players picking up knocks.

Schweinsteiger appeared to be the biggest doubt after picking up what was initially thought to be a thigh problem. Germany have now confirmed that the influential midfielder is struggling with a hamstring strain but still expect him to be fit for the massive game against Fabio Capello’s men.

Schweinsteiger is 14/1 to grab the first goal if he is passed fit and assistant coach Hans-Dieter Flick is confident he will make it along with Boateng and Ozil, who have calf and ankle injuries respectively.

“Jerome has a bit of a calf strain and Schweini (Schweinsteiger) has a hamstring problem and for both I have to admit it might be a bit critical for them to be in the starting line-up on Sunday, but we are optimistic,” Flick revealed.

“Ozil seems to have twisted his ankle but he is not in pain and I think we will get him fit for Sunday’s game.”

Bayer Leverkusen youngster Toni Kroos is on standby to step in should Schweinsteiger miss out but Flick does not sound too concerned.

“He certainly is an alternative, but as far as Bastian Schweinsteiger is concerned I think we can have reasons to be optimistic,” he added.

“I’ve spoken to the team doctor and he says the recovery time is comparatively short. We just hope he’s in the starting line-up and fit to play because he’s become a key player.”

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