Nagelsmann reports grim injury update on Schlotterbeck after Germany's win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 20, 2026, 10:45 PM
Last updated Jun 20, 2026
Germany secured a 2-1 victory over Côte d’Ivoire in the World Cup, but suffered an injury setback when Nico Schlotterbeck left the match at halftime. Coach Julian Nagelsmann expressed concern about Schlotterbeck's condition after he experienced discomfort, revealing that the player has a medial ligament issue. An MRI is scheduled for further assessment of the injury. Schlotterbeck had been a key part of the team’s defense, starting in both of Germany’s opening matches. He was replaced by Antonio Rüdiger at the break of the most recent game.
- •Nico Schlotterbeck injured during Germany's World Cup match against Côte d’Ivoire
- •Schlotterbeck was replaced by Antonio Rüdiger at halftime
- •Julian Nagelsmann indicates a medial ligament issue
- •MRI scheduled for further evaluation of the injury
- •Germany won the match 2-1
- 12:34 AMYahoo Sports — 🚨 Germany on alert! Schlotterbeck’s World Cup could be over
- 10:56 PMYahoo Sports — 'It doesn't look too good' - Germany worry about Schlotterbeck's knee
- 10:45 PMYahoo Sports — "Not looking good" – Nagelsmann gives injury update on Schlotterbeck
"A knee injury to Germany centre back Nico Schlotterbeck took the shine off their qualification for the World Cup last 32 on Saturday. The Borussia Dortmund player was hurt early on in the 2-1 comeback win over Ivory Coast.
"Germany were rocked by an injury blow in their 2-1 World Cup win over Côte d’Ivoire on Saturday, with Nico Schlotterbeck forced off at half-time.Speaking to ZDF after the game, Germany coach Julian...
"Nico Sclotterbeck raised alarm bells in Germany’s second Group Stage match after failing to finish the game due to injury. "Honestly, it doesn’t look good at all," Julian Nagelsmann said in the ...
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 12:34 AM🚨 Germany on alert! Schlotterbeck’s World Cup could be over
Nico Sclotterbeck raised alarm bells in Germany’s second Group Stage match after failing to finish the game due to injury. "Honestly, it doesn’t look good at all," Julian Nagelsmann said in the ...
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 10:56 PM'It doesn't look too good' - Germany worry about Schlotterbeck's knee
A knee injury to Germany centre back Nico Schlotterbeck took the shine off their qualification for the World Cup last 32 on Saturday. The Borussia Dortmund player was hurt early on in the 2-1 comeback win over Ivory Coast.
- Yahoo SportsJun 20, 2026, 10:45 PM"Not looking good" – Nagelsmann gives injury update on Schlotterbeck
Germany were rocked by an injury blow in their 2-1 World Cup win over Côte d’Ivoire on Saturday, with Nico Schlotterbeck forced off at half-time.Speaking to ZDF after the game, Germany coach Julian...
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