Germany vs. Netherlands: Team News, Preview, Live Stream and TV Info

Two powerhouses of Europe will collide on Tuesday as Germany prepare to play host to the Netherlands at Hannover's HDI Arena under friendly circumstances.

Little more than bragging rights rest on the line for the two teams, but Die Mannschaft will be eager to build a head of steam in preparation for their Euro 2016 commitments next year.

The Oranje have no such concerns after failing to qualify for the international extravaganza, but that won't make Danny Blind's side any less eager to pinch a result in rival territory.

Read on for all the vital viewing information ahead of Tuesday's tie, along with a match preview for this week's friendly.

Date: Tuesday, November 17

Time: 7:45 p.m. GMT/2:45 p.m. ET

Venue: HDI Arena, Hannover

Live Stream: BT Sport app (UK), beIN Sports Connect (US)

TV Info: BT Sport Europe (UK), beIN Sports 5 (US)

Statement of Solidarity

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Last week's tragic attacks in Paris affected more than France alone as the continent was brought to a standstill by the news that at least 129 people had been killed in multiple coordinated incidents across the French capital.

Joachim Low's team have as much reason as any to be apprehensive about returning to the pitch so swiftly this week, considering they were present at the Stade de France, one of the sites targeted by terrorists.

Germany lost 2-0 to France that evening and were largely oblivious to the horror unfolding outside. But the MailOnline's Darren Boyle explained the bloodshed could have been worse were a bomber not stopped as he attempted to enter the stadium.

And even in the face of such fierce adversity, Germany manager Low has outlined this as the time to show solidarity and acknowledged "the game must go ahead," per Goal's Tom Webber:

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We had some time to deal with the initial shock of that terrible night in the dressing room. It was a great gesture from the French team to stay in the stadium with us out of solidarity. Upon our arrival in Frankfurt, I didn't think the game against the Netherlands could, or would, go ahead. After sleeping on it, it was clear that the game must go ahead - also in solidarity with our French friends.

We will think of the victims, the relatives and all of France tomorrow night in Hannover. Despite everything, as a team we want to play a good game on Tuesday night. It won't be the test it had been anticipated to be. The two teams will be professional, but the result will not be as important as it normally would have been. Some players will be given the night off – those who have no winter break. It's nothing to do with the Paris attacks.

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Low is correct in that while these two giants of the continent might have been expected to lay on a fierce competition beforehand, the sombre nature of recent events means coaches will be less concerned by the result.

Manchester Evening News confirmed Bastian Schweinsteiger will play no part in the tie, opening the door for Ilkay Gundogan, Christoph Kramer or Sami Khedira to slot in the middle of the park:

Meanwhile, Low confirmed "Jerome Boateng and Jonas Hector are injured," meaning there's spaces to fill in defence, but the Dutch injury list isn't quite so severe.

Following a 3-2 win over Wales, the Netherlands are attempting to win back-to-back games for the first time since June 2014, when they defeated Chile and Mexico at last year's World Cup.