Germany boss Joachim Löw has confirmed that Torsten Frings is back in training and could feature in Wednesday's Euro 2008 semi-final...
»Comments Print This Story Send To A Friend Contact Us galleria zoom Werder Bremen midfielder Torsten Frings fractured a rib during Germany's final group game against co-hosts Austria and subsequently missed the impressive quarter-final win over Portugal.
Now, though, boss Jogi Löw has revealed that the 31-year-old, though patched up, is in line for a semi-final return against shock troops Turkey on Wednesday.
"I'm fortunate to be able to say that all 23 players trained today and are fit," said a relieved Löw, who himself sat out the Portugal match via suspension.
"Torsten trained completely normally, but with a protective bandage. He said he had no major problems.
"He will have to live with a nagging pain but as things stand he could play, yes."
However, Frings' ahead-of-schedule return would mean changing the altered 4-5-1 formation that dealt with the Portuguese so effectively. Combatative duo Thomas Hitzlsperger and Simon Rolfes were brought into the fold and added midfield muscle during the 3-2 win.
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