Turkey playmaker Arda Turan has been forced out of Friday's Euro 2012 qualifier against Germany with a groin injury which could sideline the Galatasaray player for up to eight weeks, DPA reported.
The injury is a major blow for Turkey coach Guus Hiddink ahead of Friday's Group A match in Berlin's Olympic Stadium and Tuesday's visit to Azerbaijan.
Turkish media reports said Turan, 23, pulled up during training in Potsdam near Berlin with what is believed to be a recurrence of an old injury.