Germany suffer huge blow as player is ruled out of the rest of the FIFA World Cup 2026

Germany fans will be gutted to hear that one of their defenders is out for the rest of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

The European giants have won both of their group stage games, and look like one of the most dangerous teams in the competition. However, there’s no denying that this news is a blow.

Nico Schlotterbeck is out of the FIFA World Cup 2026

Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck is officially ruled out of the FIFA World Cup 2026 after suffering an ankle injury during his country’s 2-1 victory against the Ivory Coast.

In a statement, the German national team broke the news, saying the player: “Suffered an injury to the medial collateral ligament in his left ankle” and “will be out for several months.”

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The statement later added that the Borussia Dortmund star will: “Remain with the team in the USA for the time being.”

While Germany have already bagged the number one spot in group E, and will play in the last 32 regardless of what happens against Ecuador on Thursday, the rest of the squad will undoubtedly be disappointed with what’s occurred.

Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann gets backlash for treatment of one player

Julian Nagelsmann’s team is currently undefeated in this year’s World Cup.

However, despite this, some of his choices haven’t gone down brilliantly.

Utterly furious with the manager, fans have slammed Nagelsmann for his treatment of a Germany star.

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