Maccabi Tel Aviv's Daniel Theis Cleared to Play After Injury in Germany Match

Daniel Theis, the new center for Maccabi Tel Aviv, suffered an injury during a World Cup qualifying friendly between Germany and Croatia but is expected to return to play soon. The injury occurred in the first half after a collision with Croatian player Ivica Zubac, causing Theis to leave the game early and not return. On August 24, Maccabi Tel Aviv announced that an MRI scan showed no significant damage, allowing Theis to participate in Germany's upcoming World Cup qualifier against the Netherlands on Thursday.

Germany is competing in the same qualifying group as Israel and will face the Netherlands and Poland in the coming week. Two wins in these matches would bring Germany closer to securing a spot in the next World Cup, where they aim to defend their title. Theis's quick recovery is a positive development for both his club and the German national team as they prepare for these crucial games.