Germany have suffered a significant defensive setback after Nico Schlotterbeck was ruled out of the remainder of the tournament due to an ankle ligament injury sustained against Ivory Coast.
The injury forced Julian Nagelsmann to adjust his defensive structure, with Antonio Rdiger stepping into a leadership role alongside Jonathan Tah
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Despite the loss, Germanys squad depth has allowed them to maintain stability, with additional defensive options available for rotation in upcoming matches.
Nagelsmann has emphasized that the team will continue to rely on collective organization rather than individual replacements to maintain defensive balance.
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