Ozil´s ankle a worry ahead of Kazakh clash

German midfielder Mesut Ozil will undergo a last minute test on an ankle injury before the World Cup semi-finalists fly to Kazakhstan on Monday for their Euro 2012 qualifier the national federation announced.

The 21-year-old Real Madrid star scored in the 3-0 defeat of Turkey in their Group A qualifier on Friday but was replaced in the 90th minute as he struggled with his ankle problem.

“National coach Joachim Loew has set up with the doctors and physical trainers to give him (Ozil) a fitness test in the final training session on Monday,” a statement from the federation announced.

Germany, whose largely youthful side’s vibrant play was one of the highlights of the World Cup finals, head the group with nine points from three matches.