Germany will have to make do without Toni Kroos on Sunday when they take on Azerbaijan in their final 2018 World Cup Qualifier.
The Germany national team's official website announced the Real Madrid star will be sidelined with the same rib injury that saw him miss Los Blancos' 2-1 win over Alaves so it can completely heal.
Die Mannschaft manager Joachim Low said: "We know what Toni can give us. When it comes down to it we can always rely on him. The deciding factor was that he is completely fit for next year and able to get through this season and build up his strength.