German star Lars Stindl out of World Cup

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Borussia Moenchengladbach captain Lars Stindl has been ruled out of the World Cup for Germany due to a left ankle injury sustained in Saturday’s 1-1 draw with Schalke. The club says Stindl has been diagnosed with capsule and ligament damage, and will undergo an operation.

The 29-year-old German will be out for around three months. “To suffer such a bad injury at this point in the season is very hard,” Stindl said. “On the one hand I can’t help my team at the important season finale, and on the other, my World Cup dream is also over.” Stindl has four goals in 11 appearances for Germany.