📸 Top team spirit, Schlotterbeck backs Germany on crutches | OneFootball

Nico Schlotterbeck could actually already be chilling in the Canary Islands or in Italy.

After the torn ligament he suffered in the match against Ivory Coast, it is clear that the World Cup is definitely over for the BVB star. In the worst-case scenario, he could even be out for three months.

But this bitter news is not stopping Schlotterbeck from continuing to support the German national team. The 26-year-old stayed with his teammates after receiving the diagnosis and is at the stadium today for the final group match against Ecuador – on crutches, no less.

It was no coincidence that Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann emphasized in an interview with ARD how important Schlotterbeck is to the team even off the pitch. The center-back has a positive influence on his teammates and can therefore still contribute to a successful tournament even while injured.

For that, you can even postpone your well-earned vacation. A great gesture from Schlotterbeck, no doubt!

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