Germany midfielder Sami Khedira is definitely is out of Germany's Euro 2016 semi-final against hosts France, but head coach Joachim Low hopes the midfielder's tournament is not over.
The 29-year-old had to be replaced by captain Bastian Schweinsteiger after only 16 minutes of the world champions' dramatic quarter-final against Italy on Saturday, which they eventually won 6-5 on penalties following a 1-1 draw.
Khedira, who has a groin problem, will miss the match with France in Marseille, but Low is not ruling him out of the Stade de France final on Sunday if Germany.
Germany are already without suspended defender Mats Hummels for the game against France, while striker Mario Gomez will not play again in the tournament due to a hamstring injury.
"Sami Khedira is definitely not able to play on Thursday," Low said. "We will do everything to see if he can play in a possible final.
"I will probably have to bring new players into the line-up. I trust all of my players, even those who have not seen game action."
Schweinsteiger is battling a knee problem, although Low revealed there is a chance he could make a recovery to face France.
He said: "I won't play anyone who is not 100 per cent fit, but I hope Bastian Schweinsteiger is fit and can play.
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