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Germany U17 Lose Niklas Scheller to Hip Injury for Remainder of World Cup

The 17-year-old Eintracht Frankfurt left back will remain in Qatar for DFB treatment by mutual decision with his club.

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.