Orangeclement 481 Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Germany has suffered a double injury-blow after it was confirmed goalkeeper Rene Adler and midfielder Simon Rolfes will miss the World Cup with injuries.First-choice goalkeeper Adler has been told he needs surgery on a rib injury he suffered last month. His Bayer Leverkusen team-mate Rolfes is out following knee surgery. Adler said it was the toughest decision of his life as he could feasibly have played at the World Cup, albeit not to the best of his ability. "The pain is so great that I would not have been able to perform at my best over the longer term both in training and during matches," he said. "In such a long and intensive tournament, that is unacceptable. You need players who are totally fit." Adler made a comeback for his club in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Hertha Berlin, but a post-match check revealed the injury was worse than first feared. The 25-year-old has a history of rib problems, having nearly had his career ended by a complicated injury in 2006 which needed a titanium plate and four screws to repair it. Robert Enke, who was Germany's number one in early 2009, committed suicide last November and in Adler's absence Manuel Neuer and Tim Wiese will be in competition for the starting place, Coach Joachim Loew will announce a preliminary 30-man squad on Thursday, and if he opts for a third goalkeeper, Bayern Munich veteran Hans-Joerg Butt could be in line for a surprise recall, nearly seven years after winning the last of his three caps.The absence of Rolfes was more widely anticipated, as he had not played since undergoing knee cartilage surgery in January. "Simon's decision is the only right one for optimal recovery," said Loew. "We are sad that he had to pull out but wish him a speedy recovery." Germany are in World Cup group D alongside Australia, Ghana and Serbia. Was looking forward to see how well Adler would do at the World Cup just have to hope he uses Neuer instead of that calamity of a keeper Wiese Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNuts 552 Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 thats a shame. i like Germany...they are a very powerful team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie1807 145 Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Call up Stefan Klos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baratheon 16 Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 :clap: :clap: :clap: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
papaguy51 912 Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 I think Neuer is a better goalie anyway.Sad news about Rolfes though, terrific midfielder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
J-Maestro 3,902 Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 They're still my tip to win it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_glasgow 2 Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Shame for Rolfes cracking player Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tumshie 205 Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 God if Tim Weise is fighting for the number 1 jersey I fear for the Germans. On an even blacker note those bastards St Pauli have got promotion to the Bundesliga Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fade2Black 1 Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 Money is still going on Germany for the WC Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlasgowRangersChampions52 5 Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 dide'nt adler jump infront of a train? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElbmachtHSV 52 Posted May 4, 2010 Share Posted May 4, 2010 that was Enke Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Overanout 0 Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Neuer is better all round anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlasgowRangersChampions52 5 Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 that was Enkeis it was Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KERRZO 5 Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 Neuer is the better keeper IMO anyway, tho he can flap at times. Looking forward to seeing Mesut Ozil on the big stage Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dado 334 Posted May 5, 2010 Share Posted May 5, 2010 I stuck a fiver on them last week at 14/1.Mon ze germans Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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