Bad news for the German team. The defender Nico Schlotterbeck is hurt. He hurt his foot against the Ivory Coast. Doctors say he has a torn ligament in his ankle. The ankle is very swollen. He must rest for 8 weeks. The World Cup is over for him. This is sad for the player. Schlotterbeck was an important part of the main team.
Coach Julian Nagelsmann cannot pick a new player. The FIFA rules do not allow this. The time for new players is over. Now Antonio Rüdiger takes his place in the defense. The club Borussia Dortmund is worried too. Schlotterbeck might miss the start of the new season. His boss Lars Ricken gives him hope. He believes Schlotterbeck comes back strong.
Nico Schlotterbeck stays with the team in the USA. He wants to help his friends. He wanted to show his talent at the tournament. He dreams of a transfer to Real Madrid. The injury makes this move harder now. The coach José Mourinho likes him as a player. Everyone hopes for a fast healing for the young man.
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Definitions
- Torn ligament
- A torn ligament is an injury to a joint. The strong tissue that holds bones together breaks.
- Main team
- The main team are the 11 players who start in a football match.
- Ankle
- The ankle connects the foot with the lower leg.
- FIFA
- The FIFA is the world association for football. It makes the rules for big tournaments.
People
- Nico Schlotterbeck
- A German professional football player for Borussia Dortmund and the national team.
- Julian Nagelsmann
- He is the coach of the German men's national team.
- Antonio Rüdiger
- An experienced German defender who plays for Real Madrid.
- Lars Ricken
- He is a boss at the football club Borussia Dortmund.
Locations
- USA
- A big country in North America where parts of the World Cup take place.
- Madrid
- The capital of Spain and home of the club Real Madrid.
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