Football: Reus set to miss World Cup after ankle tear

Football: Reus set to miss World Cup after ankle tear
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Summary Reus was rushed to hospital after twisting his left ankle just before the half-time break in Mainz.

MAINZ (AFP) - Germany winger Marco Reus is set to miss the World Cup after suffering a partially torn ankle ligament in Friday s 6-1 friendly win over Armenia.

The 25-year-old 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 star flies to Brazil with the squad, who leave at 22:00 local time from Frankfurt for their camp at Porto Seguro on Saturday.

With seven goals in 21 appearances for Germany, Reus  withdrawal would be a bitter blow for the Dortmund winger.

He has been in good form this season and is central to head coach Joachim Loew 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.
 

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