Germany have been dealt a major blow ahead of Euro 2024 with attacking duo Serge Gnabry and Timo Werner set to miss the home tournament through injury.
Die Mannschaft get the Euros underway when they take on Scotland on Friday, June 14 at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Julian Nageslmann's side also face Hungary and Switzerland in Group A as they look to win their first major tournament since the World Cup.
However, their preparations for this summer's tournament has taken a massive hit with two vital attackers now expected to miss the Euros. According to Sky Germany, Bayern winger Gnabry has torn a muscle in his hamstring and will 'definitely' not feature at all, while Werner is a huge doubt.
Werner, on loan at Tottenham, has injured his thigh and is not expected to return in time for the Euros. The former Chelsea forward has not played for his nation since March 2023. A final decision has not been made on whether he will be available, but it is not looking likely at this stage.
Despite not playing any competitive matches since their group stage exit at the World Cup in Qatar, Germany impressed during their recent friendlies. They earned a 2-0 victory over France before beating Netherlands 2-1, a set of results that will no doubt boost their confidence going into the Euros.
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Speaking after the win against the Dutch, Nagelsmann, who signed a new contract last month, said: "First and foremost, that the ten days from A to Z were a lot of fun.
"The group did it really, very well, they have a very good relationship with each other, but also a brutal ambition. We already had a good feeling against France. And again today."
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Germany boss Julian Nagelsmann (DeFodi Images via Getty Images)Nagelsmann then gave the Germany players a warning going into the Euros, having previously lost against Turkey and Austria during the November international break. "I am pleased that it worked well with the team. It was not nice to see the staff in Austria, who have been getting on the cap again and again for years," he added.
"If you weren’t there now, you have to go full throttle – and be better than those who were there. In any case, we will not exchange ten or five players in the summer, that is out of the question. Maybe one or two if no one gets hurt."
In the last Euros, Germany went out at the last 16 stage after progressing through their group before losing 2-0 against England at Wembley. That was the earliest they had exited the tournament since 2004, having previously reached the semi-finals twice and the final once.
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