Nico Schlotterbeck
DortmundCB
Ball-Playing Centre Back
Dec 1, 1999 (26)
Left
6'3"
190 lb
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Torn ankle ligament confirmed
Schlotterbeck has been ruled out of the World Cup after an MRI scan confirmed a torn inner ligament in his left ankle suffered against Ivory Coast, with the defender expected to be sidelined for around two months, according to Kerry Hau of Sky Sport.
Analysis: Schlotterbeck had been forced off at halftime of Saturday's match and had been one of Germany's most reliable defensive figures, even scoring in the opening game against Curacao before the injury struck. Antonio Rudiger is expected to complete the starting center-back pairing in his absence for the remainder of the tournament, with Germany losing a key piece of their defense at the worst possible time.
Suspected ligament injury
Schlotterbeck (ankle) is at risk of missing upcoming World Cup games as, according to Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann, "He has something wrong with his medial collateral ligament, I don't know what yet. He has to go for an MRI tomorrow.", Sky Sport reports.
Analysis: Schlotterbeck left Saturday's match against Ivory Coast and half time and could now be dealing with a serious problem, casting doubt over his participation in the remaining contests of the summer competition. While he's yet to undergo MRI tests, the center-back will likely be sidelined at least for the final group stage fixture versus Ecuador, for which Antonio Rudiger should complete the starting lineup. Schlotterbeck had been a constant presence in the defense before getting hurt, and he even found the net in the opening game against Curacao.
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