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Left ankle injury derails US midfielder Sands and jeopardizes his World Cup hopes
- Sands’ left ankle injury will sideline him for the remainder of the Bundesliga season, threatening his World Cup hopes.
- Sands is set to undergo ankle surgery in Munich, St. Pauli said, with no return timeframe provided.
- The injury followed a foul on Sands against Eintracht Frankfurt, with the full extent revealed days later.
- Sands has 14 appearances for the United States since 2021, underscoring his role with the national team.
- The World Cup, co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, is three months away, heightening the impact of his absence.
- Sands plays for St. Pauli and has been central to the U.S. team’s plans for the tournament.
- No timeframe was given for Sands’ return, leaving uncertainty for both club and country.
- The injury happened after a foul against Eintracht Frankfurt, prompting medical evaluation.
- Sands’ World Cup status is a key storyline as the U.S. prepares for the summer tournament.
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