Nico Schlotterbeck has been ruled out of the rest of the World Cup with an ankle injury.
The Germany defender was forced off at half-time in their win over Ivory Coast on Saturday.
Schlotterbeck was replaced by Antonio Rudiger in defence for Julian Nagelsmann’s side.
Rudiger is now set to continue at centre-back, starting with Germany’s final group stage fixture against Ecuador on Thursday.
According to Sky Germany, Schlotterbeck has been ruled out for several weeks.
It follows MRI scans on his injury following the 2-1 win over Ivory Coast.
Nagelsmann is unable to call up a replacement for Schlotterbeck despite his injury.
Germany previously added midfielder Assan Ouedraogo ...
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Germany’s Schlotterbeck out for rest of World Cup
Source: Sun News Online
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