Germany had an unfortunate start this Saturday in the decisive match against Sweden, which will define the chances of the reigning champion to stay alive in the 2018 World Cup.
When 23 minutes had passed in the first half, Sebastian Rudy made a great effort to reach a long ball. But the German midfielder not only couldn't reach it, but also ended up suffering a hard blow.
Dodging Rudy's tackle, Ola Toivonen accidentally hit the face of the German player with his left boot. And although there was no intention, the Swedish attacker ended up causing a nosebleed.
After the impact, Sebastian Rudy received medical assistance on the field. But then he had to leave the field for a few minutes, not only to stop the bleeding but also to change his blood-stained shirt.
Sebastian Rudy had to change his shirt to return to the game. (Author: FIFA, Source: DirecTV Sports)
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