Germany fear they will be without winger Marco Reus in Brazil after the 25-year-old suffered what looked like a serious injury in Friday's 6-1 friendly win over Armenia.
Reus was rushed to hospital after twisting his left ankle just before the half-time break in Mainz and a scan revealed the extent of the injury. The German Football Association (DFB) have said a decision will be made as to whether the Borussia Dortmund player flies to Brazil with the squad today.With seven goals in 21 appearances for Germany, Reus' withdrawal from the FIFA World Cup would be a bitter blow. He has been in good form this season and is central to head coach Joachim Low's brand of attacking football.
"Marco has been in great form and a bad injury would be very bitter," said Germany captain Philipp Lahm before the diagnosis. Germany open their Group G campaign against Portugal in Salvador on June 16 and also face Ghana and the USA in the first round.