Germany's Nico Schlotterbeck ruled out of 2026 World Cup with ankle ligament injury
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Yosua Arya
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Germany defender Nico Schlotterbeck has been ruled out of the 2026 World Cup due to a torn medial ligament in his left ankle. The injury occurred during Germany's group stage match, overshadowing their 2-1 win over Ivory Coast. Schlotterbeck had become a key figure in Julian Nagelsmann's defense alongside Jonathan Tah, providing important tactical balance on the left side. Nagelsmann expressed deep regret over the loss, praising Schlotterbeck's defensive abilities and playmaking skills.
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Twitter / XGermany's Nico Schlotterbeck ruled out of 2026 World Cup with ankle ligament injurygoal.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledWe will miss Schlotti a great deal on the pitch as an outstanding defender, especially his excellent playmaking.
This could have been his World Cup.
We all tried to...
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