Overview
- Assan Ouédraogo, 19, received a late senior call-up as injury cover for Nadiem Amiri, who exited the camp with adductor problems.
- U21 coach Antonio Di Salvo added Paderborn midfielder Mika Baur to the U21 roster after Ouédraogo’s promotion.
- Germany play World Cup qualifiers on November 14 in Luxembourg and November 17 against Slovakia in Leipzig, where a win could clinch direct qualification.
- The senior squad now features a three-player RB Leipzig contingent—David Raum, Ridle Baku and Ouédraogo—underscoring the club’s growing DFB presence.
- Julian Nagelsmann praised David Raum as the team’s “chewing gum,” and Raum defined his role as an “emotional leader” shaping standards and cohesion.