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Germany started preparations for their Euro 2024 last 16 clash against Denmark without defender Antonio Rüdiger amid uncertainty whether he would be fit for Saturday’s game. The centre back was not part of Wednesday’s training at Germany’s base in Herzogenaurach after suffering a right thigh muscle strain in the final group match against Switzerland on Sunday. What will Germany’s defence look like? Sporting director Rudi Völler said that Rüdiger only completed a short running session on Wednesday, and that it remains to be seen whether the medical department would get the defender fit for the …

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