Key Takeaways:
- Julian Nagelsmann has named Germany’s squad for the World Cup qualifiers against Luxembourg on 10 October and Northern Ireland three days later
- Aleksandar Pavlović, Nico Schlotterbeck, and Felix Nmecha return, while Nathaniel Brown of Eintracht Frankfurt receives his maiden call-up
- Leroy Sané, Niklas Füllkrug, and Maximilian Mittelstädt are omitted; Antonio Rüdiger, Kai Havertz, and Marc-André ter Stegen miss out due to injuries
Squad Announced for Crucial Fixtures
Germany’s manager Julian Nagelsmann has released his selection for the forthcoming World Cup qualification fixtures, as the national side prepares to face Luxembourg in front of a home crowd on 10 October before travelling to take on Northern Ireland three days later.
Key Inclusions and Notable Absentees
The list sees the much-anticipated return of midfielder Aleksandar Pavlović from Bayern Munich, as well as Borussia Dortmund duo Nico Schlotterbeck and Felix Nmecha. In a significant development, Eintracht Frankfurt’s 22-year-old left-back Nathaniel Brown has been called up for the first time, having registered a goal and two assists since the beginning of the season. Brown’s club colleague Jonathan Burkardt is also back in the fold, joined by Bote Baku, now of RB Leipzig.
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— DFB-Team (@DFB_Team) October 2, 2025
Galatasaray’s Leroy Sané remains absent from the selection, and this window also sees Niklas Füllkrug and Maximilian Mittelstädt omitted. Injuries have ruled out several key players, with Antonio Rüdiger, Kai Havertz, and Marc-André ter Stegen unavailable for selection.
Recent Qualification Results
Germany endured a surprising setback at the outset of the qualifiers, succumbing to a 0:2 defeat to Slovakia. However, they bounced back to register a 3:1 victory over Northern Ireland, restoring some momentum ahead of the upcoming matches.
Outlook Ahead of October Fixtures
With renewed options and fresh talent introduced, Germany will look to build upon their recent victory and strengthen their qualifying campaign when they face Luxembourg and Northern Ireland in October.
