Germany Captain Michael Ballack will not be participating in the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa because of an ankle injury.
Michael Ballack, 33, tore ligaments in his right ankle during Chelsea’s FA Cup final against Portsmouth. The injury was caused by a poorly timed Portsmouth’s Kevin-Prince Boateng tackle.
Michael Ballack currently has a cast on the foot and will not be able to train for a minimum of 8 weeks, according to the German soccer federation.
Although he is expected to make a full recovery, the injury still couldn’t have come at a worse time for the German.
Michael Ballack told German Television, “It's very disappointing, but I have to accept it, its football and you’ve to live with it. ... I am angry, clearly.”
Michael Ballack has previously scored 42 goals in 98 appearances for the Germans. His injury will also force Coach Joachim Loew to make dramatic changes to his lineup.
Michael Ballack, 33, tore ligaments in his right ankle during Chelsea’s FA Cup final against Portsmouth. The injury was caused by a poorly timed Portsmouth’s Kevin-Prince Boateng tackle.
Michael Ballack currently has a cast on the foot and will not be able to train for a minimum of 8 weeks, according to the German soccer federation.
Although he is expected to make a full recovery, the injury still couldn’t have come at a worse time for the German.
Michael Ballack told German Television, “It's very disappointing, but I have to accept it, its football and you’ve to live with it. ... I am angry, clearly.”
Michael Ballack has previously scored 42 goals in 98 appearances for the Germans. His injury will also force Coach Joachim Loew to make dramatic changes to his lineup.
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