Germany plays Portugal on Monday in the group stage of the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. The match begins at 12:00 p.m. ET. Watch the live stream or listen to the radio broadcast via the links provided below.
Germany begins their bid for the 2014 World Cup on Monday with a match against Portugal. The German side, though, has been riddled with injuries en route to Brazil: midfielders Marco Reus and Lars Bender both are sidelined with injuries and unavailable for the tournament. Defender Philipp Lahm, midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger and goalkeeper Manuel Neuer also have dealt with injuries but are expected to play.
Despite the rash of injuries, Germany remains confident about their chances of reaching the final.
"Those are things which are part of football, nobody wants to be injured, but it has affected our leading players," Neuer said, via FIFA.com. "We weren't always available, but we were constantly attached to the national side. We all came together in the final few training sessions and the most important thing is that the German team which plays will be 100 per cent fit. ...
"We know we are facing a strong opponent who have been successful in recent years -- it's almost like a final."
Portugal star Cristiano Ronaldo has also dealt with recent injuries -- a thigh and knee problem -- but doesn't believe it will affect his game, either.
"I have been practising for a few days, which I couldn't do if I was injured," Ronaldo told FIFA. "I'd like to be 110 percent, but I am at 100 percent and ready to help the national team. Obviously, I would like to play without pain, but in my entire career I have always had injuries and knocks to deal with, but I am ready to play."
Watch the live stream HERE, HERE and HERE, or listen to the radio broadcast HERE.
Projected Lineups:
Germany: Neuer; Boateng, Hummels, Mertesacker, Howedes; Khedira, Lahm; Schurrle, Kroos, Podolski; Muller.
Portugal: Patricio; Coentrao, Alves, Pepe, Pereira; Veloso, Meireles, Moutinho; Nani, Ronaldo, Almeida.
*Lineups via SB Nation.
