Overview
- The DFB confirmed Scheller suffered a hip injury and is ruled out for the rest of the tournament in Qatar.
- Scheller will stay with the squad on his own request after consultation with Eintracht Frankfurt, with on-site medical care provided by the DFB.
- The left fullback started the last two matches after missing the opener and delivered two assists in the 7–0 win over El Salvador.
- Coach Marc-Patrick Meister said the team feels for Scheller and expressed confidence the group will work to compensate for his absence.
- Germany meet Burkina Faso in the round of 16 on Saturday at 15:45 local broadcast time, with Sky carrying the match.