This means that Germany head coach Hansi Flick cannot call upon the services of the 26-year-old at the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Germany’s campaign gets underway on November 23 against Japan in Group E.
Hansi Flick said, “It’s very sad news. I feel really sorry for Timo that he will miss the FIFA World Cup that he was so determined to play at. Above all, though, his absence is a big loss for the team. We’ll be losing a superb striker and a real team player who has a great goalscoring record for his country. We wish him a speedy recovery!”
Hansi Flick will name his squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup this Thursday at the DFB-Campus in Frankfurt. Germany are also set to take on Oman in their final game before the tournament on November 16 in Muscat.