Ed Dove, Special to ESPN 7y

Predicting Cameroon's XI vs. Germany

Despite two underwhelming results so far, Cameroon aren't yet eliminated from the Confederations Cup, and could still advance to the knockout stages ahead of their final group game against Germany on Sunday.

While the Indomitable Lions begin the weekend at the bottom of Group B, a two-goal victory over the world champions and a favourable result in the other fixture between Chile and Australia could see them into the quarterfinals.

Hugo Broos has various options at his disposal ahead of the bout, and various problems to solve, but who will he opt for as he prepares to take on Die Mannschaft?

Goalkeeper: If Sunday's match was a dead rubber, you could see Broos opting to play Ajax's Andre Onana, giving him some minutes in a prestige international to vindicate his decision to agree to the Confederations Cup call-up.

However, with Cameroon's progression still in the balance, it's hard to see the Belgian coach dropping Fabrice Ondoa, who's been one of the more impressive stoppers in the tournament so far.

In contrast to Australia's Mathew Ryan -- nervous and uncertain in the second group game -- Ondoa has demonstrated his agility, his bravery and his authority in two eye-catching displays.

Defence: With Germany up next, Broos may be beginning to regret his decision to cast off some of the squad's more experienced and established players, while Joel Matip and Nicolas Nkoulou's decision to take time away from the national side may also leave the defence exposed.

However, there were some reasons for optimism after a more sturdy display against Australia.

We tipped stand-in right-back Ernest Mabouka as a potential weak link before the tournament, and while he actually impressed offensively, with a series of accurate crosses, he was uncertain defensively.

Indeed, it was the Zilina man whose rash challenge conceded the penalty from which the Socceroos ultimately equalised.

Michael Ngadeu-Ngadjui hasn't shone as he did at the Nations Cup, although he still contributed the fine lofted pass that led to Frank-Andre Zambo Anguissa's opener.

Adolphe Teikeu will partner the Afcon hero in the centre of defence, where his lack of mobility may again be exposed by the Germans, while expect Collins Fai to continue on the left.

Midfield: Broos may be tempted to introduce Georges Mandjeck -- a more defensive, if more limited midfielder -- against the talented Germans, but the sensible money is probably on him continuing with the three that started against Australia.

Zambo Anguissa might have been the most vulnerable of that trio after the opener against Chile, but his goalscoring display against Australia should ensure he keeps his place.

As midfield anchor man and the squad's most experienced player, Sebastien Siani will keep his place, while Arnaud Djoum offers dynamism and drive, and is probably the team's best passer.

Forwards: It may cross Broos's mind to drop Vincent Aboubakar after a profligate display against Australia. The Besiktas hitman may have been the man who won the Nations Cup for the Indomitable Lions with his goal against Egypt in Libreville, but he was berated mercilessly on social media after missing a hatful earlier this week.

The Belgian coach hasn't always trusted the frontman, and depending on Aboubakar's reaction to his concerning display, he may opt for Robert Ndip Tambe or Karl Toko Ekambi to lead the line.

Either side of his central frontman, Broos is unlikely to drop either Benjamin Moukandjo or Christian Bassogog.

The former, the captain, was replaced against Australia, but was still one of the Lions' brighter players. Bassogog was arguably Cameroon's outstanding individual, using his pace, direct running and dribbling skills to trouble the opposition defence.

His decision-making -- particularly under pressure -- and passing skills are still lacking -- to many moves break down with Bassogog, but his speed is likely to be Cameroon's greatest weapon against the world champions.

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