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Germany's squad have been hit by a 'flu virus and have worries over the fitness of star striker Miroslav Klose ahead of Saturday's World Cup third place play-off against Uruguay.

Coach Joachim Loew is suffering from the flu - and so are captain Philipp Lahm, striker Lukas Podolski - though it is hoped both will be fit for the play-off in Port Elizabeth.

Goalkeeper Tim Wiese has a knee injury, while Klose - who could break Ronaldo's record of 15 World Cup goals as he presently has 14 - has a back problem as the Germans recover from the disappointment of losing Wednesday's semi-final.

"Last night, some flu virus hit us hard, maybe to do with the flights, air conditioning and maybe the disappointment (of losing to Spain)," said team manager Oliver Bierhoff, who hinted Lahm may not start.

"Loew has a serious case of flu, but we are trying to get him fit and on the bench for Saturday.

"It remains to be seen if Klose will play, likewise we don't want Lahm to get injured and then carry that into the new Bundesliga 1
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