Boateng Race Against Time

Boateng Race Against Time

Boateng Race Against Time - Jerome Boateng is still recovering at his calf injury. Not yet known whether the German defender was able to appear in the last 16 against Slovakia. Boateng suffered the injury during Germany has played the last match in Group C against Northern Ireland, Tuesday (21/6) then. The problem makes it pulled out in the 76th minute.

After completing the group phase, Germany had awaited Slovakia in the round of 16 on Sunday (06/26/2016) future. Boateng is trying to recover in time in order to appear in the game.

"Hardening been reduced, he and the medical staff work as hard as possible," said Germany's assistant coach, Marcus Sorg, as quoted by Sky Sports.

"We hope that he is successful, but I am not a prophet. We still have two more practice sessions, so many things can happen," he added.

Meanwhile, Boateng itself is more optimistic about his chances to play against Slovakia. Bayern Munich defender was sure I could play in the round of 16.

"Our medical department did a very good job. I will definitely be able to play on Sunday," said Boateng.