Germany midfielder Kroos set to miss Turkey game

Midfielder Toni Kroos is a serious doubt for Germany's upcoming Euro 2012 qualifier in Turkey because he has the flu.

Germany coach Joachim Loew said on Tuesday that Kroos is almost certainly out of Friday's game, but should recover to face Belgium four days later.

Loew said Kroos "probably won't travel to Istanbul" with a final decision to be made on the Bayern Munich midfielder's fitness before the team flies out Wednesday.

Loew expects Lazio striker Miroslav Klose and Real Madrid midfielder Mesut Oezil to overcome knocks to play.

Germany has already qualified for next year's tournament in Poland and Ukraine. Turkey is two points ahead of Belgium, with both countries fighting to finish second in Group A for a playoff place.