BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany midfielder Lars Bender on Friday was ruled out of next month's World Cup in Brazil with a thigh injury in another blow to coach Joachim Loew's plans.
Two days after Germany started their preparations in northern Italy, the Bayer Leverkusen player became the latest injury victim and pulled out of the 27-man provisional squad.
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