Rüdiger Set to Return to Germany Starting XI After Schlotterbeck Injury
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Antonio Rüdiger, the experienced Real Madrid defender, is expected to reclaim his place in Germany's starting lineup after Nico Schlotterbeck was ruled out of the World Cup with an ankle injury. Schlotterbeck's withdrawal opens the door for Rüdiger, a veteran of the German national team, to step back into the heart of the defense.