Nico Schlotterbeck's World Cup participation in jeopardy due to injury

Nico Schlotterbeck's potential departure from the 2026 FIFA World Cup appears likely after sustaining an ankle injury during Germany's match against Côte d'Ivoire. Schlotterbeck had previously contributed to Germany's success, scoring in their opening game against Curacao. Although Germany secured a late win against Côte d'Ivoire thanks to Deniz Undav's goal, Schlotterbeck's injury casts doubt on his availability for the remainder of the tournament. Germany is already dealing with player absences, as Lennart Karl was replaced before the tournament due to a training injury.

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