Germany abandoned Westermann

TEMPO Interactive, Berlin: Germany's national team received an additional trial-related injury digelarnya players ahead of World Cup 2010. Panzer team certainly will not be accompanied by Heiko Westermann beknya players 26 years after it was smothering his foot injury. German team said Westermann leg fractures when the team from Hungary won 3-0 in game testing.
Westermann, Schalke 04 defender who has appeared in 19 games for Germany is a big player who can easily put digadang-midfield the team, after Michael Ballack and Christian Traesch injury.
»I'm upset because my main goal adalam take part in the World Cup. I feel fitter but the only thing I can say is pray for the best performing team at the 2010 World Cup, "said Westermann, Monday (31 / 5).
Germany coach Joachim Loew, who now has a stock of 24 players who fit, from the 27 who had called, saying Westermann capabilities in many respects but can be useful in South Africa.
»Heiko though it will be a player with an important role in the 2010 World Cup for Germany. That's because of his ability in many ways. In practice he is always in excellent physical condition, "said Loew.
Loew will cut the number of teams to 23 players on June 1st. That was before the Germans left for South Africa on June 6.
Germany will compete in Group D along with Serbia, Australia and Ghana.
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