After suffering a cruciate ligament tear in Germany’s 1-1 draw against Italy last Friday, Real Madrid’s Sami Khedira is aiming for a return to football before next summer’s 2014 FIFA World Cup.
German national team doctor, Wilhelm Müller-Wohlfahrt said: “Despite the fact he has had to undergo surgery, we are very hopeful that he’ll be able to return in time for the World Cup.”
Germany’s coach Joachim Lӧw also commented: “It’s a very hard time for Sami, but he always tries to think positively and I’m optimistic he’ll be back for the World Cup.”
The Los Blancos midfielder is projected to return to action in six months time, meaning the German is unlikely to see much playing time with Madrid before the domestic season ends.
FIFA are required to pay compensation – the wages of a player every day after he is out for more than four weeks after the injury is sustained – meaning that by his return FIFA will have paid Los Blancos around 2.5 million euros for Khedira, who earns €16,400 per day (€114,800 per week).
Though Real will receive this compensation, manager Carlo Ancelotti would indisputably prefer to not have lost such a crucial player as Real fight to win the Champions League and regain the La Liga title they lost last season.
Wish sami speedy recovery, wish to see players like dat at the World Cup