Moenchengladbach's German forward Lars Stindl (C) is escorted off the pitch following injury during the German first division Bundesliga football match Schalke 04 vs Borussia Moenchengladbach in Gelsenkirchen. Pic/AFP

Borussia Monchengladbach's German attacking midfielder Lars Stindl will miss the football World Cup after suffering a high-grade injury in his left ankle, according to his club. Stindl twisted his ankle and had to be replaced by Michael Cuisance in the 35th minute in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Schalke in a Bundesliga clash, reports Xinhua news agency.