"Not looking good" – Nagelsmann gives injury update on Schlotterbeck | OneFootball

Germany were rocked by an injury blow in their 2-1 World Cup win over Côte d’Ivoire on Saturday, with Nico Schlotterbeck forced off at half-time.

Speaking to ZDF after the game, Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann wasn't exactly optimistic in his assessment of the injury.

“He has something with his medial ligament, he has to have an MRI tomorrow. It doesn’t look too good – unfortunately,” Nagelsmann said.

Schlotterbeck felt the issue early on but remained on the pitch until the break as his discomfort persisted.

“In the end, it is largely a tactical decision whether he can still perform. And he did very well until half-time,” Nagelsmann added, explaining why the centre-back was not withdrawn earlier.

Schlotterbeck has started both of Germany’s opening two matches alongside Jonathan Tah in central defence. He was replaced by Antonio Rüdiger at half-time against Côte d’Ivoire.