Germany faces defender dilemma after Nico Schlotterbeck injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 10:41 AM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
Germany secured a victory over Ivory Coast, but the match was marred by the injury of defender Nico Schlotterbeck. Coach Julian Nagelsmann acknowledged Schlotterbeck’s importance to the team's structure and is now considering his replacements for the World Cup. Potential candidates include Antonio Rüdiger, who has international experience but has struggled with injuries, Waldemar Anton, a consistent performer but lacking experience, and Malick Thiaw, a developing talent with a strong club season behind him. The team will need to finalize its defensive strategy as they head deeper into the tournament.
- •Germany defeats Ivory Coast amid Schlotterbeck injury concerns
- •Rüdiger, Anton, and Thiaw are leading candidates to replace Schlotterbeck
- •Nagelsmann values Schlotterbeck's contributions to defense and build-up play
- •Anton and Thiaw offer different strengths and weaknesses as replacements
- 10:41 AMYahoo Sports — Who replaces Nico Schlotterbeck? Germany’s three options after World Cup blow
"Germany's victory over Ivory Coast was a bittersweet one. While the team answered questions about its ability to fight back against a well-organised opponent, it also lost one of its most important pl...
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