Germany's Khedira out of Euro 2016 semi-final v France
29-year-old was taken off early in game against Italy after overstretching during a challenge for the ball
Germany's midfielder Sami Khedira is examined during the Euro 2016 quarter-final football match between Germany and Italy at the Matmut Atlantique stadium in Bordeaux on July 2, 2016. PHOTO: AFP
Germany's holding midfielder Sami Khedira will miss their Euro 2016 semi-final against hosts France on Thursday after he sustained an adductor muscle injury in their quarter-final win over Italy, coach Joachim Loew said on Monday.
Khedira, who had played in every match of the tournament so far, was taken off early in that game after overstretching during a challenge for the ball. "Sami Khedira won't play for us on Thursday. We will do everything for him to be available for a potential final," Loew told reporters.
Germany are already without suspended Mats Hummels and injured striker Mario Gomez, who was ruled out for the rest of the tournament after also being injured against Italy.
Khedira, who had played in every match of the tournament so far, was taken off early in that game after overstretching during a challenge for the ball. "Sami Khedira won't play for us on Thursday. We will do everything for him to be available for a potential final," Loew told reporters.
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Germany are already without suspended Mats Hummels and injured striker Mario Gomez, who was ruled out for the rest of the tournament after also being injured against Italy.