The German Football Association has confirmed that playmaker Mesut Ozil will miss his country’s final World Cup preparation match against Saudi Arabia with a “minor” knee injury.
Ozil scored Germany’s goal in a 2-1 defeat to Austria on Saturday but has since struggled with a bruised knee.
“As a precaution, @MesutOzil1088 didn’t take part in final training today, completing running exercises instead. He is out of #GERKSA with a minor bruise to his left knee,”
As a precaution, @MesutOzil1088 didn't take part in final training today, completing running exercises instead. He is out of #GERKSA with a minor bruise to his left knee.#DieMannschaft #ZSMMN pic.twitter.com/9iV8vl9rZD
— Germany (@DFB_Team_EN) June 7, 2018