The Times of India

World Cup heartbreak for Germany as Nico Schlotterbeck suffers tournament-ending injury

Germany's World Cup hopes have been dealt a severe blow as defender Nico Schlotterbeck is out for the rest of the tournament. The Borussia Dortmund star suffered a serious ankle injury during the win against Ivory Coast, confirmed by scans showing medial ligament damage. His absence forces coach Julian Nagelsmann to reshuffle the defence, with Antonio Rdiger expected to step in for the crucial knockout stages.