Overview

• Germany’s coach personally phoned Mittelstädt to convey the decision, which the left-back described as a private matter between them.
• After Stuttgart’s 2-0 Europa League loss in Basel, Mittelstädt said he was disappointed but vowed to regain top form and minutes to force his way back.
• Eintracht Frankfurt’s Nathaniel Brown received his first senior selection to compete at left-back alongside David Raum for games on October 10 and 13.
• Stuttgart sporting director Fabian Wohlgemuth said the club accepts the choice and predicted Mittelstädt will return over time, suggesting the coach seeks a different rhythm after what he called a poor start to qualifying.
• Record international Lothar Matthäus suggested Nagelsmann may favor Brown’s attributes and urged settling on a core group, while noting Mittelstädt remains in the wider World Cup frame.