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FIFA World Cup 2026: Germany suffer major blow as Schlotterbeck ruled out of WC due to ankle injury

New York [US], June 22 (ANI): Germany have been dealt a significant blow ahead of the FIFA World Cup knockout stages after defender Nico Schlotterbeck was ruled out of the remainder of the tournament with a serious ankle injury.

The German team centre-back sustained the injury during Germany's 2-1 victory over the Ivory Coast, forcing head coach Julian Nagelsmann into an untimely defensive reshuffle at a crucial stage of the competition.

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