Klose out, Cacau in for Germany
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England vs. Slovenia
Mathew Upson will replace the suspended Jamie Carragher at centre-back. Fellow centre-back Ledley King remains sidelined with a groin problem
Michael Carrick hurt his ankle on Sunday, but he should be fit enough for a spot on the bench.
Slovenia central defender Marko Suler is doubtful after suffering a rib injury against the U.S. Matej Mavric would sub in for him if he can't play. Striker Necj Pecnik has been ruled out of the World Cup after breaking his ankle
The following players are one booking away from being suspended for their country's next match: defenders Bostjan Cesar, Bojan Jokic, and Marko Suler, and midfielders Rene Krhin and Andrej Komac for Slovenia; midfielders Steven Gerrard and James Milner for England.
United States vs. Algeria
The U.S. will be without forward Robbie Findley, who is serving a one game suspension after picking up two yellow cards.
Algeria's starting goalkeeper Faouzi Chaouchi has recovered from a knee injury, but Rais M'Bolhi may get the call after he shut out England. Forward Abdelkader Ghezzal is available after serving a one-match suspension.
Australia vs. Serbia
Australia will be without two key players in winger Harry Kewel and defender Craig Moore, both suspended. The news isn't all bad for the Socceroos, though -midfielder Tim Cahill is set to return after serving a one-match ban.
Serbia will welcome back Alexsander Lukovic from suspension.
The following players are one booking away from being suspended for their country's next match: defender Lucas Neill and midfielder Carl Valeri for Australia; defenders Branislav Ivanovic, Neven Subotic, Nemanja Vidic and Aleksandar Kolarov, midfielder Zdravko Kuzmanovic and striker NikolaZigic for Serbia.
Ghana-Germany
Veteran striker Miroslav Klose is banned so Cacau, who scored against Australia, will likely play up front
Defenders John Mensah and Issac Vorsah missed the match with Australia due to calf and knee problems, but should be able to play for Ghana against Germany.
The following players are one booking away from being suspended for their country's next match: defenders Issac Vorsah, Jonathan Mensah and LeeAddy, midfielder Anthony Annan and forward Prince Tagoe for Ghana; defender Philipp Lahm, midfielders Sami Khedira, MesutOezil, Bastian Schweinsteiger and forward Cacau for Germany.
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About the Author
John Molinaro
John F. Molinaro is a reporter for CBCSports.ca whose chief love is soccer.
John served as senior editor of CBC's 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup website and was the driving force behind our coverage of the 2006 FIFA World Cup. His work on CBC Sports Online's Euro 2004 site earned him a CBC.ca Award of Excellence.
He holds an honours BA in sociology from York University and a print journalism diploma from Sheridan College.

















