Bayern Munich defender Hummels and his international teammates are well placed to comment on Forsberg's ability. The main creative threat in Janne Andersson's principally solid, unspectacular side lies in the shape of Emil Forsberg, one of the most talented wide attackers in Europe. Still, at least they know exactly where the danger is coming from.
An early German exit from the World Cup seems unthinkable, but that could be the grim reality for the reigning champions unless they get the better of Sweden this weekend.