Schweinsteiger injury doubt
Reuters - Thursday 24 June 2010, 11:57
ERASMIA - Germany playmaker
Bastian Schweinsteiger was battling to get fit for Sunday's last
16 match against England after picking up a thigh injury,
assistant coach Hansi Flick said on Thursday.
"He has sustained a thigh injury. The doctors say time is
running out but we hope he can play because he is an important
player," Flick told reporters.
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Schweinsteiger has become a leading figure in the team since
captain Michael Ballack was injured before the finals and his
absence could be costly as Germany seek a quarter-final place.
He was injured late in the 1-0 win over Group D rivals Ghana
on Wednesday that clinched top spot.
Midfielder Toni Kroos replace Schweinsteiger, though any
decision would be taken closer to the game.
Flick said Jerome Boateng, who started against Ghana in
place of left back Holger Badstuber, was also doubtful with a
calf injury for the match in Bloemfontein.
Mesut Ozil, who scored the winner against Ghana, twisted his
ankle but was fit to play against England, he added.
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