Marco Reus has been ruled out of the World Cup after picking up an ankle injury in Germany’s win over Armenia.
Joachim Low’s side beat the Eastern Europeans 6-1 in Mainz on Friday, with Miroslav Klose netting a national record 69th goal.
Marco Reus has been ruled out of the World Cup after picking up an ankle injury in Germany’s win over Armenia.
Joachim Low’s side beat the Eastern Europeans 6-1 in Mainz on Friday, with Miroslav Klose netting a national record 69th goal.
But the main news from the pre-tournament friendly was the injury suffered by the Borussia Dortmund winger.
Reus rolled his ankle just before half-time, and it has been confirmed that the 25-year-old will not be back in time for the tournament in Brazil.
“He suffered a partial tear of his anterior ligament above his left ankle,” a brief statement read.
Germany take on Portugal, Ghana and USA in Group G.