Germany rocked by World Cup injury blow as key player ruled out for rest of the tournament (opens original article in a new tab)

Germany's World Cup campaign faces a setback as key defender Nico Schlotterbeck is ruled out for the rest of the tournament due to a severe ankle ligament injury.

• Nico Schlotterbeck, Germany's central defender, sustained a torn medial collateral ligament in his left ankle during a match against Ivory Coast.
• Schlotterbeck will miss the rest of the World Cup and face several months of recovery, according to a scan conducted after the injury.
• Germany's coach, Julian Nagelsmann, expressed disappointment over Schlotterbeck's absence but remains confident in the team's remaining defensive options.