Germany captain Michael Ballack has pulled out of forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Finland.
Ballack's bruised and inflamed left foot means he will have to miss the September 6 clash against Liechtenstein and the game in Finland four days later.
Coach Joachim Löw, speaking at Oliver Kahn's farewell match in Munich, said: "Michael will not be playing against Finland," Löw said. "Because he must have a break of eight or nine days."
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Germany captain Michael Ballack has pulled out of forthcoming World Cup qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Finland.
Ballack's bruised and inflamed left foot means he will have to miss the September 6 clash against Liechtenstein and the game in Finland four days later.
Coach Joachim Löw, speaking at Oliver Kahn's farewell match in Munich, said: "Michael will not be playing against Finland," Löw said. "Because he must have a break of eight or nine days."
