Road to Recovery

Paraguay vs. New Zealand
 
Antolin Alcaraz, who scored for Paraguay against Italy, isquestionable with an ankle injury.  Midfielder Jonathan Santana could return tothe subs' bench after recovering from a thigh problem.
 
The following players are one booking away from beingsuspended for their country's next match: midfielders Enrique Vera and VictorCaceres for Paraguay; forward Rory Fallon, defenders Tony Lochhead, Ryan Nelsen,Winston Reid, and Tommy Smith for New Zealand.
 
Slovakia vs. Italy
 
Italian playmaker Andrea Pirlo is available after returningfrom a calf injury but is likely to start on the bench.
 
The following players are one booking away from beingsuspended for their country's next match: midfielders Zdeno Strba and VladimirWeiss, defender Jan Durica, forward Stanislav Sestak for Slovakia; midfielderMauro Camoranesi for Italy.
 
Cameroon vs. Netherlands
 
Dutch coach Bert van Marwijk likely won't use Arjen Robben, close to recoveringfrom a hamstring injury, into the starting line-up.
 
The following players are one booking away from beingsuspended for their country's next match: midfielder Nigel de Jong, forwardRobin van Perise and defender Gregory van der Wiel for the Neehrlands; defendersNicolas Nkoulou, Stephane Mbia and Sebastien Bassong for Cameroon.
 
Denmark vs. Japan

Forward Nicklas Bendtner, hampered by groin problems inthe first two games, will likely play again for the Danes. With defender Simon Kjaer suspended, Per Kroldrup will likely start in the centre of defence.
 
The following players are one booking away from beingsuspended for their country's next match: goalkeeper Thomas Sorenson for the Neehrlands;midfielder Yuki Abe for Japan.