2024-06-24 05:28:06
Frankfurt (dpa)
Germany defender Antonio Rudiger left the sphere in ache after Germany drew 1-1 with Switzerland within the ultimate spherical of Group A of the European Nations Cup (Euro 2024) presently being held in Germany.
Rudiger’s harm might trigger the German nationwide workforce to overlook the remainder of the sport. Beforehand, the German workforce ranked first within the group with 7 factors and superior to the spherical of 16 of the intercontinental match.
Rudiger celebrated Germany’s equaliser scored by teammate Niklas Wallkrug in second-half stoppage time, however he fell to the bottom after the ultimate whistle.
Germany nationwide workforce coach Julian Nagelsmann advised Magenta TV after the sport: “Antonio has an issue along with his thigh. I hope it’s not critical.” No additional particulars of the harm to the Actual Madrid veteran Spanish defender have been revealed.
Rudiger might miss Germany’s last-16 conflict subsequent Saturday, which might be a painful blow for the workforce, particularly after defender Jonathan Tah was confirmed to overlook the match in opposition to Switzerland because of suspension after receiving a yellow card.
Nagelsmann harassed: “We launched Schlotterbeck very early, Waldemar Anton can also be prepared, and we now have sufficient succesful gamers to guide the protection.”
Nagelsmann made no adjustments to Germany’s base squad for his or her three group stage matches however was pressured to make not less than one alteration for the final 16 tie in Dortmund, the place they face the runners-up of Group C, which incorporates England, Denmark, Slovenia and Serbia.
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