tribalfooball.com - February 07, 2007
Chelsea's injury curse has struck for a second time this week.
After Wayne Bridge broke down at England training on Monday, midfielder Michael Ballack was forced off during Germany's victory last night over Switzerland.
Ballack admitted he was in pain and "not feeling well" when he left the stadium.
"It is definitely a strain but I hope it's not serious," Ballack told PA Sport after the match. "We have to wait and see in the next few days how the pain is. I hope it does not get worse."
Ballack feels frustrated by the timing of the injury.
"The injury is annoying for me," he said. "I've been getting through the season quite well in terms of injuries so picking up a knock in a friendly like this is annoying and unfortunate."