Germany winger Leroy Sane has injured his knee and can miss their World Cup Group E opener in opposition to Japan, the crew mentioned on Tuesday.
The 26-year-old missed his remaining coaching session in northern Qatar forward of Wednesday’s recreation in Doha and it was unclear how lengthy he can be sidelined.
The Germans can even play Spain on November 27 earlier than wrapping up their group matches in opposition to Costa Rica on December 1.
Four-time champions Germany, who suffered a first-round defeat on the 2018 World Cup, additionally had striker Niklas Feulkrug out for just a few days with flu, however he has since returned to coaching.
With inputs from TheIndianEXPRESS
