World Cup manager delivers worrying injury update on Liverpool transfer target

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SportFootballLiverpool FC transfer newsLiverpool transfer target Nico Schlotterbeck was forced off at half-time of Germany's World Cup clash with Ivory CoastNico Schlotterbeck, who has been linked with a transfer to Liverpool, has had his World Cup involvement thrown into question after sustaining a potential ligament injury, according to Germany manager Julian Nagelsmann.The Borussia Dortmund defender was withdrawn at the interval during their group-stage encounter with Ivory Coast following treatment from medical staff for a problem sustained after only 15 minutes. He said: "He has something with his medial ligament, he has to have an MRI tomorrow.

And he did very well until half-time."Germany were trailing when Schlotterbeck was compelled to leave the pitch, with Franck Kessie having scored for Ivory Coast.Fellow Liverpool target Yan Diomande experienced a difficult opening period for his country following on from Liverpool seeing a substantial transfer offer turned down by RB Leipzig.With the 19-year-old unable to assist Ivory Coast in extending their lead, Germany fought back and a 26-minute brace from Deniz Undav, with the latter strike deep into added time, secured their comeback triumph. All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo's dedicated LFC Facebook pageDespite that, Germany have now secured their place in the knockout stages.

Nagelsmann will be worried about Schlotterbeck's injury though, which could potentially sideline him for the rest of the tournament if serious enough.It might also affect a possible summer transfer, with Liverpool competing alongside Manchester United and Real Madrid for his services.The Spanish capital appears his most probable destination, with the European giants having already secured Bernardo Silva, Denzel Dumfries, Marc Cucurella and former Liverpool star Ibrahima Konate.New manager Andoni Iraola's transfer focus currently seems to lie further up the pitch, with a second and enhanced bid for Diomande anticipated.An agreement for Jeremy Jacquet has already been reached, with the promising defender poised to bolster Liverpool's defensive options. Following Konate's departure, a second defensive recruit seems probable.Tottenham's Micky van de Ven has been heavily linked and could potentially leave, with the north London outfit having already secured Marcos Senesi and Jan Paul van Hecke, both of whom were reportedly on Liverpool's radar.Choose Liverpool Echo as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.Liverpool FC transfer newsWorld CupLiverpool FC