Khedira ruled out for Germany
Germany coach Joachim Low has confirmed Sami Khedira will miss Thursday’s Euro 2016 semi-final against France.
The Juventus midfielder sustained a thigh injury after over-stretching during a challenge for the ball in the early stages of Saturday’s quarter-final victory over Italy and will miss the showdown with the hosts in Marseille as a result.
Khedira, 29, who has started all five of Germany’s matches at the tournament, faces a race against time to be fit for Sunday’s final if Germany can overcome France.
“Sami Khedira won’t play for us on Thursday. We will do everything for him to be available for a potential final,” Low said.
“I will have to bring in new names. There will be personnel changes in the line-up.”
Manchester United midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger replaced Khedira in the 16th minute against Italy but he is also a doubt for the trip to the Stade Velodrome due to a knee ligament injury.
Low said he had enough options in midfield, naming Liverpool’s Emre Can as one of Khedira’s possible replacements due to his versatility.
Gomez, who will remain with the team, is the only specialist striker in the German squad.
Despite his mounting injury list, Low is looking forward to taking on France for a place in the final.
