In a horrible blow of luck for RB Leipzig ahead Timo Werner, the speedy 26-year-old suffered an ankle damage in opposition to Shakhtar Donetsk within the Champions League that can preserve him out of motion for everything of the World Cup.
Werner figured to play a key position underneath Hansi Flick, who had extracted good manufacturing from the much-maligned attacker:
ℹ️ Timo Werner suffered an ankle damage final night time within the win over Shakhtar Donetsk.Scans at this time in Leipzig confirmed that he has sadly torn the syndesmosis ligament in his left ankle and can subsequently be out for the remainder of 2022. pic.twitter.com/tLLAfxb2op— RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) November 3, 2022
Werner was possible headed to a job in Flick’s beginning XI, which can now must be adjusted. Bayern Munich’s Thomas Müller might slide into that position, which might permit Jamal Musiala to play as an attacking midfielder or Flick might go for different choices atop his most popular 4-2-3-1 formation like Chelsea FC’s Kai Havertz, Bayern Munich’s Serge Gnabry, Wolfsburg’s Lukas Nmecha, Werder Bremen’s Niclas Füllkrug, or one of many Borussia Dortmund duo of Karim Adeyemi or Youssoufa Moukoko.
Flick might additionally flip the change and alter his formation, which might create some dialogue amongst Germany followers for certain. A 4-3-3 or a 3-4-2-1 with the anticipated roster might work as effectively.
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Personally — and as a lot as it’d ache some Bayern Munich followers — I’d begin Müller on the No. 9, flank him with Leroy Sané and Gnabry, and have Musiala lining up on the No. 10. This may possible give Germany the benefit of familiarity among the many attacking group and undoubtedly present a consolation degree within the gamers working collectively. To not point out that quartet could be backed up by midfielders Joshua Kimmich and Leon Goretzka.
This may permit Flick the flexibleness to have Borussia Dortmund’s Marco Reus and Havertz as attacking choices to combine issues up off the bench as effectively.