Germany’s starting center-back Rüdiger was injured in the group stage match against Switzerland, and he could miss the knockout stage match against Denmark this weekend.
According to German media outlet Bild, the German team’s medical staff are working with Rüdiger, hoping he can recover in time for the upcoming Round of 16. Their current plan is to help Rüdiger resume training this weekend.
In addition, Rüdiger’s center-back partner will miss the game against Denmark due to an accumulation of yellow cards, and his place will be taken by Dortmund defender Schlotterbeck. If Rüdiger ultimately cannot make the Round of 16, the substitute defenders Anton or Koch would likely replace him in the starting lineup.
If this happens, Germany would face a difficult situation in the Round of 16, with both starting center-backs unavailable.
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