Nico Schlotterbeck suffers ligament injury during Germany's World Cup match

Nico Schlotterbeck sustained a suspected serious ligament injury during Germany's World Cup match against Ivory Coast. Coach Julian Nagelsmann indicated the injury could jeopardize Schlotterbeck's participation in the remainder of the tournament. The Borussia Dortmund defender was forced to leave the field, raising concerns about his fitness ahead of the summer transfer window, especially with interest from clubs like Liverpool and Real Madrid. Further medical evaluations are pending to determine the extent of the injury and implications for Schlotterbeck's career and transfer opportunities.

• 6:10 AMYahoo Sports — Liverpool & Real Madrid target Nico Schlotterbeck suffers ligament injury in Germany vs Ivory Coast clash, his 2026 World Cup could be over