Ozil, Khedira out as Germany make changes for Sweden game


Soccer Football - World Cup - Germany Training - Fisht Stadium, Sochi, Russia - June 22, 2018 Germany's Mesut Ozil during training REUTERS/Hannah McKay

SOCHI, Russia (Reuters) - Germany coach Joachim Loew has dropped Mesut Ozil and Sami Khedira from the side that desperately need a victory over Sweden in their World Cup Group F clash in Sochi on Saturday.

The Germans, defending world champions, came in for harsh criticism after their opening 1-0 loss to Mexico, with Ozil and Khedira singled out.

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