Shock in the DFB team: World Cup exit for defense chief Schlotterbeck

The central defender was substituted with a contorted face and complained of ankle problems. “Unfortunately it doesn’t look good,” he said Julian Nagelsmann meant after the final whistle.

The national coach’s fears turned out to be true. After an MRI examination, it was clear: Nico Schlotterbeck pulled one Torn ligaments in the left ankle and is no longer available to the German team at the World Cup.

No re-nomination

The head of defense is already there second serious failurethat the Germans have to complain about. The young star was in preparation for the World Cup Lennart Karl Julian Nagelsmann was able to nominate Assan Ouedraogo for the 18-year-old.

With Nico Schlotterbeck the situation is different: Since FIFA’s deadline has already expired, the Germans are allowed no substitute let fly in. Once the first World Cup game has been played, the world association only allows subsequent nominations of goalkeepers.

Chance for Rüdiger

The loss of Schlotterbeck is a bitter loss: the tall Dortmund player is the only left-footed player among the German central defenders and was a fixture under national coach Nagelsmann.

This brings back the controversial one Antonio Rüdiger into focus. The Real Madrid defender had already replaced Schlotterbeck in the second 45 minutes against Ivory Coast, but is viewed very critically.

In the recent past, Rüdiger has repeatedly attracted negative attention due to misfires and brutal fouls. Other alternatives would be Waldemar Anton (Dortmund) and Malick Thiaw (Newcastle).