Demme out of Germany's Confederations Cup bid

Diego Demme will miss the Confederations Cup due to a back injury, but Germany boss Joachim Low will not call up a replacement.

RB Leipzig midfielder Diego Demme has been ruled out of Germany's Confederations Cup campaign with a back injury.

The 25-year-old, who made his debut as a substitute during Germany's 7-0 World Cup qualifying win over San Marino on Saturday, will remain with Germany's squad until Thursday to receive treatment.

In a statement on their official website, the German Football Association (DFB) confirmed boss Joachim Low will not call up a replacement for Demme ahead of the tournament in Russia.

The world champions face Australia in their tournament opener in Sochi on Monday.

Demme out of Germany's Confederations Cup bid

Diego Demme will miss the Confederations Cup due to a back injury, but Germany boss Joachim Low will not call up a replacement.

RB Leipzig midfielder Diego Demme has been ruled out of Germany's Confederations Cup campaign with a back injury.

The 25-year-old, who made his debut as a substitute during Germany's 7-0 World Cup qualifying win over San Marino on Saturday, will remain with Germany's squad until Thursday to receive treatment.

In a statement on their official website, the German Football Association (DFB) confirmed boss Joachim Low will not call up a replacement for Demme ahead of the tournament in Russia.

The world champions face Australia in their tournament opener in Sochi on Monday.