Nico Schlotterbeck suffers potential ligament injury during World Cup match

Nico Schlotterbeck of Germany sustained an ankle injury during the FIFA World Cup Group E match against Côte d'Ivoire on June 20, 2026. The Borussia Dortmund defender was treated on the field after a challenge but continued playing until halftime, when he was substituted for Antonio Rüdiger. Germany's manager Julian Nagelsmann later indicated they suspect a ligament injury and will conduct imaging for a definitive diagnosis. This comes after the team had already seen the withdrawal of player Lennart Karl due to injury prior to the tournament. Despite these setbacks, Germany has secured two wins in their group stage matches.

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