SCHLOTTERBECK TO MISS REST OF WORLD CUP DUE TO INJURY

BOSTON, JUNE 22 /SRNA-Reuters/ -

The team states that Schlotterbeck will be sidelined for several months.

Schlotterbeck was injured in the match on Saturday, June 20, and yesterday's examination determined the extent of the injury.

The national team states that Schlotterbeck will remain with the team in the United States.

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann does not have the right to call up a new player to replace Schlotterbeck, because the tournament is already underway.

Nagelsmann said that Schlotterbeck will be greatly missed by the team, given that he is an exceptional defender.

Germany has secured passage to the knockout stages of the tournament.

The World Cup is being held in the United States, Canada and Mexico.