WCQ: Germany without Neuer against Romania

Germany captain Manuel Neuer was a surprise omission from the starting line-up to face Romania in Friday’s World Cup qualifier after dropping out with an adductor injury.

In the absence of the Bayern Munich goalkeeper, Marc-Andre ter Stegen of Barcelona deputised with midfielder Joshua Kimmich captaining the Germans.

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Germany went into the match in Hamburg four points clear at the top of their qualifying group, five ahead of the third-placed Romanians, and play North Macedonia away in their next qualifier on Monday.