Maccabi Tel Aviv Monitors Daniel Theis After Germany Excludes Him From Match Due to Injury Concerns

Daniel Theis, a player for Maccabi Tel Aviv, was left out of Germany's squad for their World Cup qualifying match against the Netherlands on Thursday. This decision was mutual between Theis and the German national team, aiming to avoid risking his health after he sustained an injury during a preparatory game against Croatia over the weekend. Although an MRI scan showed no significant damage requiring rest or treatment, Theis still does not feel fully recovered. Given Germany's strong position to qualify for the World Cup, the team opted not to field him in this crucial match.

It is expected that Theis will return to play in Germany's upcoming match against Poland early next week. Meanwhile, Maccabi Tel Aviv is closely monitoring his condition as he is scheduled to arrive in Israel next week to join the team's preseason preparations. The club anticipates that Theis will be able to participate in the upcoming preseason games.

In contrast to Theis, two other foreign players from Maccabi Tel Aviv will participate in their national team matches this evening. Jalen Horford will be part of France's squad facing Slovenia in World Cup qualifiers, and Ofe Lundberg, who will arrive in Israel at the weekend, is set to play with Denmark against Romania in the early qualifiers for the 2029 European Championship.