Liverpool transfer target suffers World Cup injury as update drops – 'Not looking good'
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SportFootballLiverpool transfer newsNico Schlotterbeck has been linked with a move to Liverpool, but any potential transfer could be put on hold after he suffered an injury at the World CupLiverpool transfer target Nico Schlotterbeck has seen his World Cup participation placed into doubt after suffering a possible ligament injury, with Germany head coach Julian Nagelsmann having provided an update.The Borussia Dortmund defender was taken off at half-time of their group-stage clash against Ivory Coast after receiving treatment from physios for an issue picked up after just 15 minutes. And he did very well until half-time."FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FB PAGE!
Fellow Liverpool target Yan Diomande endured a mixed first half for his nation in the wake of Liverpool seeing a significant transfer bid rejected by RB Leipzig.With the 19-year-old unable to help the Ivory Coast increase their advantage, Germany came back into proceedings and a 26-minute brace from Deniz Undav, with the latter strike deep into added time, sealing their comeback victory.Get the latest World Cup news straight to your inbox by _signing up to our Make Football Great Again newsletter now!Germany are now through to the knockout stages but Nagelsmann will be concerned by Schlotterbeck's injury, which if severe enough, could rule him out for the remainder of the tournament.It could even impact a potential transfer this summer with Liverpool joined by Manchester United and Real Madrid in the race for his signature. The latter is his most likely destination with the Spanish giants already signing Bernardo Silva, Denzel Dumfries, Marc Cucurella and former Liverpool star Ibrahima Konate.The transfer priority for new manager Andoni Iraola currently appears to be further forward with a second and improved offer for Diomande expected.A deal for Jeremy Jacquet has already been agreed with the young defender set to strengthen Liverpool's options at the back.
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