Lahm out, Bender doubtful for Germany

Germany captain Philipp Lahm has been ruled out the friendly with France on Wednesday because of a right knee injury.

The German Football Federation (DFB) says Lahm has been injured for a week, though he was able to play 90 minutes in Bayern Munich’s 2-0 win over Schalke on Sunday.

The DFB says Lahm consulted with national team doctor Hans-Wilhelm Mueller-Wohlfahrt before deciding to remain in Munich for treatment.

Borussia Dortmund midfielder Sven Bender is a major doubt for the game in Bremen after being substituted in the eighth minute of Sunday’s 3-1 win over Hannover with a suspected broken nose.

He is having another examination on Monday to determine the full extent of the injury.

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