The news about Sami Khedira’s injury is indeed distressing. Following his forced exit during the Italy-Germany friendly, the German Football Federation confirmed that the Real Madrid player suffered a tear of the anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee. This injury will require surgery, and Khedira is expected to be sidelined for approximately six months.
Given the extended recovery period, there are doubts about Khedira’s participation in the 2014 World Cup. This setback is a significant blow for both the German national team and Real Madrid. Khedira had played a crucial role in Germany’s qualification campaign, and his absence will be keenly felt by both teams. Real Madrid will be without one of their key players for the remainder of the season, and the German national team may need to reevaluate their plans for the World Cup in light of this unfortunate injury.