Nico Schlotterbeck urges support for Germany after ankle injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 11:30 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Nico Schlotterbeck, defender for Germany, suffered an ankle ligament injury during a 2-1 win against Côte d’Ivoire at the FIFA World Cup 2026. Following the diagnosis, he announced he would be unavailable for the remainder of the tournament and emphasized the importance of supporting the team in both challenging and successful moments. Germany has qualified for the knockout stage, securing six points from their first two matches. The impact of Schlotterbeck's absence on the squad's performance in the next rounds remains to be assessed.
- •Nico Schlotterbeck injured during World Cup match against Côte d’Ivoire.
- •Germany won the match 2-1, progressing to the knockout round.
- •Schlotterbeck will miss the remainder of the tournament due to injury.
- •He calls for fans to support the team during difficult times.
- •Germany has secured six points from two group stage matches.
- 11:30 PMYahoo Sports — Nico Schlotterbeck asks fans to shift their focus to Germany following his injury
"The German asks all fans to stand with the team through their good and difficult times.
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