Germany loses defender Waldemar Anton to injury ahead of key fixtures
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 8, 2026, 3:02 PM
Last updated Nov 8, 2026
Waldemar Anton has withdrawn from Germany's squad due to muscle problems, ruling him out of matches against Serbia and the Netherlands. The defender, who has been a key player for Borussia Dortmund this season, will return to his club for medical assessment. His absence presents a challenge for head coach Jürgen Klopp as he prepares the national team for these important international fixtures.
- •Waldemar Anton withdraws from Germany's squad due to muscle problems.
- •Anton has played every competitive match for Borussia Dortmund this season.
- •Germany faces Serbia and the Netherlands in upcoming international fixtures.
- •Jürgen Klopp needs to find alternatives in defense before the matches.
- •Anton will be assessed by Dortmund’s medical staff following the international break.
- 3:02 PMYahoo Sports — Germany dealt Waldemar Anton injury blow ahead of Serbia and Netherlands fixtures
"Germany head coach Jürgen Klopp will be without Waldemar Anton for the upcoming international fixtures against Serbia and the Netherlands after the Borussia Dortmund defender withdrew from the squad ...
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