Germany’s Strunz Will Miss Opener
<i> Associated Press</i>
German defender Thomas Strunz will miss the opening game of the World Cup on June 17 in Chicago against Bolivia because of a hamstring injury.
Strunz was injured during Wednesday’s 2-0 victory over Canada, Germany’s last tuneup before it begins defense of its title.
“There are always miracles but I can’t imagine I’ll be able to play,” Strunz said Thursday. “You really prepare for the opening game, you concentrate hard on it, and then unfortunately something like this happens.”
He said he hopes to play in the second game, against Spain on June 21.
