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Marco Reus a major doubt for Germany at World Cup after ankle injury Marco Reus ruled out of World Cup for Germany after ankle injury
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Germany’s attacking midfielder Marco Reus looks doubtful for the World Cup starting next week after suffering a partial tear of his left ankle ligament in their final warmup against Armenia – a 6-1 victory on Friday. Germany’s attacking midfielder Marco Reus has been ruled out of the World Cup after suffering a partial tear of his left ankle ligament in their final warmup against Armenia – a 6-1 victory on Friday.
Reus turned his ankle shortly before the break in Mainz and was taken to hospital where his injury was diagnosed. A final decision will be taken later in the day. Germany confirmed that Sampdoria’s Shkodran Mustafi will replace Reus in the squad that travels to Brazil on Saturday evening. Reus turned his ankle shortly before the break in Mainz and was taken to hospital where his injury was diagnosed. “He suffered a partial tear of his anterior ligament above his left ankle,” Germany said in a statement.
“As regards his [World Cup] participation it is something that is still open,” the German team said in a statement on Saturday. “Further decisions will be taken at a later time today. He suffered a partial tear of his anterior ligament above his left ankle.” Germany take on Ghana, Portugal and United States in Group G and the lightning-quick Reus, who enjoyed a superb season at Dortmund, was seen as a key player in Germany’s bid to claim their first international title in 18 years.
Germany, who take on Ghana, Portugal and United States in Group G, leave for Brazil on Saturday evening. The lightning-quick Reus, who enjoyed a superb season at Dortmund, was seen as a key player in Germany’s bid to claim their first international title in 18 years.