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Top News German Defender Schlotterbeck Ruled Out Of 2026 World Cup
German defender Nico Schlotterbeck has sustained a torn ligament in his left ankle and will be sidelined for at least eight weeks. The injury means the Borussia Dortmund centre-back’s participation in the 2026 World Cup is officially over. This represents a major setback for Germany’s defensive stability as the tournament……
German defender Nico Schlotterbeck has sustained a torn ligament in his left ankle and will be sidelined for at least eight weeks.
The injury means the Borussia Dortmund centre-back’s participation in the 2026 World Cup is officially over.
This represents a major setback for Germany’s defensive stability as the tournament progresses.
In a post by The Touchline on their official X handle, Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann noted that the defender will be greatly missed in what could have been ‘his World Cup’.
He said, “We will miss Schlotti a lot on the pitch as an outstanding defender, especially his excellent playmaking. This could have been his World Cup.
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“We all tried to cheer him up yesterday – luckily, he’s a very positive guy who’s already looking ahead. It’s a good sign that he’s staying with the team for now, because he also has an influence off the pitch. Despite his absence, we are still very well equipped at centre-back for the World Cup with Jonathan Tah, Antonio Rüdiger, Waldemar Anton and Malick Thiaw.”
Germany face Ecuador next on Thursday, June 25, 2026, as they hope to close the group with nine perfect points.
This news development was originally reported by our media partner TVC News Home .
