Germany defender Boateng could help send brother home

Germany defender Jerome Boateng admits to having a few mixed feelings ahead of today’s World Cup clash with Ghana.

After keeping Cristiano Ronaldo quiet as Germany cruised to a 4-0 win over Portugal, Boateng is once again set to start at right back, with Philipp Lahm keeping his place as a defensive midfielder.

However, it is not so much his position which is causing Boateng such heartache, but the fact he will be up against his brother Kevin-Prince Boateng and his father’s homeland, a country he has yet to visit in person.

“I’ve not managed to yet. Such a large part of my family lives there and it interests me to know how they play, what conditions the people have there.

“From my family members, I know that they all watch my games. I know how much they get involved.”

Boateng could prove quite unpopular among his family with a win for Germany potentially enough to send Ghana home after just two matches. He has already cut off all contact with half-brother Kevin-Prince, the Schalke midfielder who may be lining up against him for Ghana.

“It is a bit strange but I’m not missing our regular contact,” he said.