Germany have already sealed their spot in the knockout rounds of the World Cup but the four-time winners have been hit with a major blow following their late victory against the Ivory Coast

Nico Schlotterbeck has been linked with a move to Liverpool but any potential transfer could be put on hold after he suffered an injury at the World Cup

Nico Schlotterbeck tore his left ankle ligament during Germany's World Cup match against Ivory Coast and will miss at least eight weeks of action.