Frings: "I don't have faith in Germany's coach... whatever happens, I am not available"

Despite ending last season with some impressive performances for Werder Bremen, Frings was not included in Germany's provisional 27-man squad for the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa, but his name has been mentioned as a possible replacement for Ballack, who will miss the tournament due to a foot injury.

But Frings told the Bild newspaper: "I simply don't have any faith in the national team coach anymore. That has not changed after the tragic injury to Michael Ballack either. Therefore, whatever happens, I am not available."

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