Felix Nmecha Sidelined for Weeks With Knee Ligament Injury, Out of Germany’s March Friendlies

Overview

• Borussia Dortmund confirmed the 25-year-old sustained a lateral collateral ligament injury in the 3-2 win over Hamburger SV and faces several weeks out.
• He will miss Germany’s friendlies against Switzerland on March 27 and Ghana on March 30, according to the club.
• German reports indicate Stuttgart’s Chris Führich will be called up to replace Nmecha, though the federation has not announced a replacement.
• Germany’s midfield is already depleted by injuries to Aleksandar Pavlović and Leon Goretzka, with Angelo Stiller reportedly set to step in for Pavlović.
• Dortmund will still be represented in the Germany squad by defenders Nico Schlotterbeck and Waldemar Anton.