Germany’s Schlotterbeck out of World Cup with ankle injury (opens original article in a new tab)

German defender Nico Schlotterbeck is out of the World Cup due to a left-ankle ligament injury, will be sidelined for several months, and will miss the start of the next season.

• Nico Schlotterbeck injured left-ankle ligament and is out of World Cup
• Schlotterbeck will be sidelined for several months and miss start of next season
• Germany's coach expressed missing Schlotterbeck's defensive skills and build-up play