Germany’s Sami Khedira leaves the pitch after getting injured during the Euro 2016 quarterfinal soccer match between Germany and Italy, at the Nouveau Stade in Bordeaux, France, Saturday, July 2, 2016.
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Meanwhile, Sami Khedira and Bastian Schweinsteiger are doubtful to participate in Germany’s semi-final meeting after the pair also sustained injuries against Italy.
Germany’s UEFA Euro 2016 bid took a major hit on Sunday, as star forward Mario Gomez was ruled out for the rest of the tournament with a hamstring injury.
“It’s very bitter when important players are ruled out in the decisive phase of a tournament”, said Germany’s coach Joachim Loew.
“Mario Gomez also had muscular problems, but I think he came off early enough”.
Should Loew’s options be further depleted by injury, Borussia Dortmund’s 20-year-old midfielder Julian Weigl is a promising talent for the future, but a risk at this level. “He has produced strong performances in the Euros and helped the team a lot, not only with his goals”, added Low.
Mats Hummels will definitely miss the last-four clash due to suspension after picking up a second yellow card of the tournament against Italy.
“This means we will have to face a new situation and find solutions”.
Schweinsteiger has been diagnosed with a ligament strain in his right knee.
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“The quality of our squad is high, I have full confidence in all our players”. France battle Iceland on Sunday in the last quarter-finals match. “We will once more field a competitive side in the semi-final”.
