Whatever, it was great for Germany that they could show great performance even though they lacked Ballck. Because the team without Ballck is almost farm team. I know that soccer should be played with 11 players and it can't be done by only one player. But one player can change the team totally.
Those are "God" Pele、"King" Maradona、and "Emperor" Beckenbauer.
And one of these rare players in this World Cup is Ballck. Just he joins in the game, defense can be hard, mid-field can control much more game, and he can get goals by himself. He is the very "Emperor".
It is told that he is possible to come back from next game vs Poland. But there is a possibility they let him take a rest preparing for final stage or there is another possibility that they let him participate in the game to make team work better.
Whichever it is, Germany that has Ballack who is in his perfect condition is the real Germany.