Overview

• The 35-year-old declared himself ready after overcoming nausea and returned to full training on Wednesday.
• Germany play Luxembourg in Sinsheim on Friday and Northern Ireland in Belfast on Monday in World Cup qualifying.
• Nagelsmann has confirmed Baumann as starter until injured Marc-André ter Stegen returns, with ter Stegen expected to be the World Cup goalkeeper if fully fit.
• Baumann downplayed renewed talk of a Manuel Neuer comeback, saying the discussion comes from outside the squad while praising Neuer’s enduring level.
• He reported strong energy in training and said he intends to enjoy the home fixture in Hoffenheim, hoping the goalkeeper has little to do.