As Germany prepare to face the winner between France and Iceland on Thursday in the semi-finals of the European Championship, Joachim Low will have to come up with a plan B following the latest injury news from his camp. Mario Gomez is set to miss the remainder of the competition in France due to a muscle tear while Bastian Schweinsteiger and Sami Khedira are doubtful for the clash.
Gomez, 30, was substituted in the dying moments of the Germany vs Italy quarter-final match on Saturday. Schweinsteiger, 31, picked up a knee injury while Khedira, 29, could miss the semis due to a groin problem.
But what would the absence of these three key players mean for Die Mannschaft in their tie against the winner between Les Bleus and Iceland? We break down their stats at the European Championship so far.
Mario Gomez
- Matches played: 4
- Minutes played: 255
- Goals scored: 2
- Attempts: 10
Mario Gomez writhes in pain after picking up an injury during the Germany vs Italy Euro 2016 game
Bastian Schweinsteiger
- Games played: 4
- Minutes played: 140
- Goals scored: 1
- Attempts: 1
Schweini scores the second goal for Germany vs Ukraine at the group stage of the ongoing Euro 2016
Sami Khedira
- Matches played: 5
- Minutes played: 341
- Goals scored: 0
- Attempts: 9
Khedira in action for Germany at the Euro 2016.jpg)
With two goals to his name so far, Mario Gomez is the greatest injury blow to Joachim Low’s side in this competition. The injury-prone captain Bastian may have found the back of the net once in the competition but has been starting as a substitute, and his absence may not have a huge impact to his team. Khedira, on the other hand, has been influential at the midfield having created nine chances, one less than Gomez, something that could give Low more reason to scratch his head more than he scratches other parts of his body in search for a plan B.
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