Ballack to miss Germany friendly vs. Ivory Coast

Ballack to miss Germany friendly vs. Ivory Coast

Published Nov. 16, 2009 4:08 p.m. ET

Germany captain Michael Ballack will miss the team's first game after the death of goalkeeper Robert Enke.

The Chelsea midfielder has a knee injury that has ruled him out of Wednesday's friendly against Ivory Coast.

Germany coach Joachim Loew says Enke's jersey will be on the team's bench during the game. Germany called off last Saturday's game against Chile after Enke threw himself in front of a train. The goalkeeper had been suffering from depression.

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