Germany star to miss rest of the World Cup after devastating injury blow (opens original article in a new tab)

Germany's World Cup campaign faces a major setback as central defender Nico Schlotterbeck is ruled out for the remainder of the tournament due to a severe ankle ligament injury sustained during a group stage match against Ivory Coast. The player will not be replaced, and the team advances to the knockout stage despite the loss.

• Germany's Nico Schlotterbeck ruled out for rest of World Cup due to torn medial collateral ligament
• Schlotterbeck substituted at half-time during 2-1 Group E win over Ivory Coast
• Germany advance to knockout stage for first time in 12 years despite injury setback
• Coach Julian Nagelsmann expresses confidence in remaining central defensive options