Overview

• Julian Nagelsmann has called up Oliver Baumann, Finn Dahmen and Alexander Nübel for World Cup qualifiers against Luxembourg on October 10 and Northern Ireland on October 13.
• Baumann, currently Germany’s first-choice keeper, said Manuel Neuer is still among the top three in the world and described a strong, respectful relationship with his predecessor.
• The Hoffenheim veteran wants to add more caps but says he will support Marc-André ter Stegen upon his return and accept whatever decision the coaching staff makes.
• Ter Stegen remains out following back surgery, and the Germany coach has stressed he must be playing regularly at club level to contend for the starting role.
• Neuer ended his international career and has dismissed talk of a return, though former keepers Oliver Kahn and Roman Weidenfeller publicly suggested a comeback could be an option.