Anton Stach omitted from Germany’s 2026 World Cup squad despite injury not thought serious | OneFootball

Anton Stach has been omitted from Germany's 2026 World Cup squad after Julian Nagelsmann named his group on Thursday morning.

Stach suffered what appeared to be a laceration around his ankle after an awkward landing left him entangled with an opponent in the win over Brighton and Hove Albion. He tried to carry on but was stretchered off, with cameras showing heavy bleeding through his sock. According to yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk, the injury is not considered serious and the cut is believed to keep him out for two or three weeks.

Leeds head coach Daniel Farke is due to provide a full update before the West Ham United game when he meets the media on Friday afternoon.

He returned to the national set-up in March, playing 10 minutes in the 4-3 win over Switzerland. It was his first involvement with Germany since June 2022.

Stach has been a key figure in Leeds' successful bid to remain a Premier League club this season. He has scored five goals and produced three assists, while his duels, pressing, anticipation, chance creation and set-piece delivery have underpinned the team's approach.

On Tuesday night he attended the club's awards on crutches and in a protective boot, but was able to put weight on the ankle. He collected Goal of the Season for his audacious free-kick at Villa Park.

Source: yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk