Oscar vs. Sami Khedira
The other key clash in the first semi-final also revolves around an underperforming playmaker, with the loss of Neymar to injury putting even more pressure on Chelsea’s Oscar to refind the form that saw him control the Selecao’s opening game against Croatia.
Oscar was stunning against Croatia, dominating the game with his dribbling, passing and ability to find space, crowning his evening with a fine goal to clinch the result.
He hasn’t found his form since – but with more responsibility after the loss of Neymar and against a Germany team without a genuine holding midfielder, it might be his time to shine once again.
Sami Khedira tends to play as the man in the German midfield with the most defensive responsibility – but the Real Madrid man finds it difficult to curb his natural box-to-box instincts.
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