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World Cup qualifiers: German Leon Goretzka loses match against Armenia after head injury

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German midfielder Leon Goretzka has been ruled out of the next World Cup qualifier against Armenia after being kicked by an opponent against Liechtenstein, the team said on Friday.

The Bayern Munich player was challenged to get a high ball when Liechtenstein defender Jens Hofer hit him in the face with a raised foot. Hofer immediately apologized and was expelled for the dangerous challenge.

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Goretzka continued for more than 35 minutes until the break, but Germany say he will not play against Armenia on Sunday “because he has bruises on his head and neck.” Germany has already qualified for next year’s World Cup in Qatar.

Julian Draxler will also return to his club. Paris Saint-Germain midfielder was an unused substitute against Liechtenstein due to a muscle injury that left him out of his first match for the national team since October 2020.

Bayern goalkeeper Manuel Neuer and Borussia Dortmund striker Marco Reus have given them permission to return to their clubs to take a more break. Chelsea defender Antonio Rüdiger is booked for the Armenian match after receiving a yellow card against Liechtenstein.

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