Overview
- Schlotterbeck missed a second straight Germany session in Wolfsburg with a foot injury picked up in Borussia Dortmund’s 1-1 draw at SV Hamburg.
- The DFB said his condition has improved significantly, but he remains unable to train and his participation on Friday is increasingly unlikely.
- No replacement defender has been called up, with Anton expected to step in next to Tah should Schlotterbeck not be passed fit.
- Assan Ouédraogo joined the squad after a late call-up to replace Nadiem Amiri, who withdrew with adductor issues.
- Germany top Group A on goal difference and can secure direct 2026 World Cup qualification with wins against Luxembourg on Nov. 14 and Slovakia in Leipzig on Nov. 17, which would also likely lock a pot one seeding for the draw.