Germany centre-back Jerome Boateng claims he is not concerned about the calf injury he is carrying, and insists he will be fit to face Italy in this Saturday's Euro 2016 quarter-final.
The Bayern Munich defender was substituted late on in Germany's victories over Northern Ireland and Slovakia as the world champions attempt to manage the defender's muscle problem.
The 27-year-old, though, is confident of being fully fit to take on the Azzurri in the quarter-finals in Bordeaux on Saturday.
"My calf is fine," he said. "It won't be an issue."
Should Germany win, Boateng could find himself suspended for the semi-final against hosts France or Iceland if he receives a second yellow card of the tournament, but he maintains that he will not alter his playing style as a result.
"I will go into this game like any other," he said.
"The yellow card doesn't play a role. We're looking forward to the football getting back underway.
"It's going to be a heck of a game. We want to leave the pitch as winners."
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