KAZAN, Russia (Reuters) - Germany forward Thomas Mueller was dropped for their crunch Group F clash against South Korea on Wednesday but his fellow World Cup winners Mezut Ozil and Sami Khedira were recalled to the starting lineup.
Mueller has scored 10 goals over two World Cups but was relegated to the bench after drawing a blank in Germany's first two matches in Russia, with attacking midfielder Leon Goretzka selected instead.
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