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Star midfielder Sami Khedira was pulled from Germany’s lineup just minutes before the World Cup final against Argentina after suffering a calf injury during warmups.
Christoph Kramer was inserted into the starting lineup in Khedira’s place, but had to come off himself after he suffered a head injury and then later had to be helped off the field.
Christoph Kramer is a late replacement for Sami Khedira, who isn't starting for #GER due to a calf injury. #GERvsARG pic.twitter.com/TVGB0FImre
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) July 13, 2014
Khedira, who plays for Real Madrid, scored the fifth of seven goals during Germany’s 7-1 rout of Brazil in the semifinals.
He was a transfer target of Arsenal in the English Premiere League before his stock dropped after a knee injury.
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