Timo Werner will miss the World Cup Timo was replaced in the sixteenth minute of the match between Leipzig and Shakhtar in the final round of the Champions League. Tests have revealed that a left ankle injury will hinder Timo from playing until the end of 2022, which automatically means the German will miss the World Cup.
“It is very sad news, I am very sorry for Timo,” said the head coach of the German national team, Hansi Flick. It is known that Flick is a big fan of Timo, the conflict in Bayern Munich started because of this, Hasan Salihamidzic წas asking for the transfer of Leroy Sane, and Hans Flick wanted to buy Timo.
“His absence will be a great loss, I wish Timo a speedy recovery,” Flick said.
After returning to Leipzig, Werner was able to return to the desired form, scoring 9 goals and providing 4 assists in 16 matches. He played 55 matches in the national team and scored 24 goals.
The German national team has enough options in the attacking line, with players like Leroy Sane, Serge Gnabry, Jamal Musiala, Kai Havertz and Thomas Müller.
The German national team was placed in group E together with the national teams of Spain, Japan and Costa Rica.
