Let's see which tactic we'll use to try and beat them. I am optimistic."
Germany won the last meeting between the two sides, beating Antonio Conte's side 4-1 in a friendly in March, and Kroos said: "I believe they will field a similar team, just looking at the names. Sure, [Giorgio] Chiellini didn't play in March, but otherwise...
"But as to whether Saturday's match will have anything to do with that match, I doubt it. We are playing a Euro quarterfinal. That's just different."
Germany have one advantage in that Sami Khedira currently plays alongside six members of the Italy squad at Juventus.
Kroos said Khedira would speak to coach Joachim Low and "that might go into the preparations," adding: "It can be useful, but of course we have all played the Italians in the past.
"Bayern only this season played Juventus in Champions League. It's not like they are a completely unknown side. It's important how we play against their strengths."
