Overview

• Germany sit third in Group A on three points after a loss to Slovakia and a win over Northern Ireland, with only the group winner advancing directly and second place heading to the playoffs.
• Germany host Luxembourg in Sinsheim on October 10 before traveling to Belfast to face Northern Ireland on October 13.
• Borussia Dortmund’s Nico Schlotterbeck returns from injury in a key defensive boost with Antonio Rüdiger sidelined, and Jamal Musiala also out.
• Eintracht Frankfurt left back Nathaniel Brown receives his first senior call-up, a move that could cap-tie the US-eligible 22-year-old if he features in a competitive match; Nagelsmann called him a big defensive talent.
• Leroy Sané and Niclas Füllkrug are left out, while Aleksandar Pavlovic and Jonathan Burkardt are recalled and Nick Woltemade joins Maximilian Beier among the forward options.