Enke misses out on Germany qualifiers
Germany coach Joachim Loew says Hannover goalkeeper Robert Enke wont be in the national squad for its two final World Cup qualifiers - including a crucial encounter with Russia.
Enke has been suffering from a bacterial stomach infection. Loew said Monday that the 32-year-old will only be able to participate in light training over the next two weeks and must keep taking antibiotics.
Loew said that means he will not be fully fit in time for the national team games in October and so cannot be used.
Germanys Oct. 10 game in Moscow could be decisive in Group 4. A victory would guarantee Germany a first-place finish and qualification; a defeat would put Russia in pole position.
Germany plays its final qualifying match against Finland in Hamburg Oct. 14.
