Overview

• DFB confirmed Kevin Schade was called up after Jamie Leweling reported adductor problems, and goalkeeper Noah Atubolu was added following Oliver Baumann’s illness.
• Newcastle forward Nick Woltemade arrived late due to a flu and his return to full training remains to be determined.
• The squad leans on fresh full-back options with Ridle Baku recalled and Nathaniel Brown earning a first call-up, underscoring ongoing issues on the flanks after Joshua Kimmich’s shift back into midfield.
• Record holder Lothar Matthäus urged an immediate end to tactical and personnel tinkering and backed a 3-4-2-1 setup as Germany target wins against Luxembourg on Friday in Sinsheim and Northern Ireland on Monday in Belfast.
• DFB sporting director Andreas Rettig said there is no room for slip-ups and the team must regain credit with fans, with absences persisting for Marc-André ter Stegen, Jamal Musiala, Antonio Rüdiger and Kai Havertz.