Defender Rüdiger at risk of skipping the Round of 16
Contagious anxiety for DFB: The National Squad is dubious about Antonio Rüdiger's involvement in the EM Quarter-final on Saturday. The prognosis for the squad leader isn't promising. An essential detail: His defensive partner is also out.
The German Football National Team is expressing concern regarding the potential involvement of defensive linchpin Antonio Rüdiger in the EM Quarter-final in Dortmund on Saturday. The central defender suffered a muscle strain at the rear of his right thigh during the group stage match against Switzerland (1:1). The DFB revealed this during the squad training break in Herzogenaurach. It's uncertain whether Rüdiger will be fit for action on Saturday.
Ambitious news for National Team coach Julian Nagelsmann: Jonathan Tah received his second yellow card of the tournament against Switzerland and will be suspended for the first knockout stage game. Nico Schlotterbeck and Waldemar Anton are the initial replacement options.
It's uncertain how Rüdiger incurred the injury. Rüdiger was ecstatic during Niclas Füllkrug's equalizing goal in added time. The German team will face England, Denmark, Serbia, or Slovenia in the Quarter-final.
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Despite the uncertainty surrounding Antonio Rüdiger's fitness, the German Football National Team remains eager for the European Football Championship 2024 quarter-final, hoping to secure a spot against England, Denmark, Serbia, or Slovenia. In the meantime, the absence of Rüdiger and his defensive partner has necessitated the consideration of alternatives, such as Nico Schlotterbeck and Waldemar Anton.
