The coach of the German national team, Joachim Low, had to replace the starting center-back Jerome Boateng in today's match against Northern Ireland. With 14 minutes left in the game, Benedikt Howedes stepped onto the field in his place. It was revealed that the Bayern Munich player was risking a thigh injury. However, it is expected that he will be able to play in the quarterfinals of the European Championship. "During the break, Jerome had trouble with his leg. In the second half of the match, the situation did not improve, so it was better to make the substitution," Low said at a press conference. "The risk was too great. If something happened to his thigh, it would mean a break of two to three weeks, and I did not want to take such a risk." "I made this decision mainly because Northern Ireland was not very dangerous in their attacks." "I think we made the substitution early enough, and I expect that he will be able to play in the next match."
