Monday, August 20, 2007

Ballack uncertain for England friendly at Wembley

German coach Joachim Loew informed that his captain Michael Ballack is an uncertainty for Germany's friendly against England at the new Wembley on 22 August. Ballack, 30, known for being a versatile and well-conditioned player, equally comfortable in attack and defense, has been out of action since picking up an ankle injury in April while playing for Chelsea FC. The Chelsea midfielder has been sidelined since early May on account of this injury and has required surgery twice. "As for Michael Ballack, there is a lot of doubt whether he'll be ready, which is a huge pity for such a big game, but we have other options in the midfield," said Loew.

The Aug 22 friendly against England serves as a test for both teams ahead of a busy autumn schedule. Germany faces key qualifying games in their bid to reach UEFA Euro 2008 in Austria and Switzerland when they travel to face Wales and Republic of Ireland in September and October. Germany will also miss midfielder Torsten Frings and striker Lukas Podolski, who are also injured, at Wembley.


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