German coach concerned by Ballack fitness

Germany coach Joachim Low is anxiously awaiting news over the fitness of his captain Michael Ballack after he picked up an ankle injury in Chelsea's FA Cup final win.

Germany coach Joachim Low is anxiously awaiting news over the fitness of his captain Michael Ballack after he picked up an ankle injury in Chelsea's FA Cup final win.

Ballack was the victim of a heavy tackle by Portsmouth's Kevin-Prince Boateng, who could be an opponent of Germany at the World Cup this summer if he makes the cut in Ghana's 23-man squad.

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