Overview
- The 19-year-old Köln forward Saïd El Mala is the only newcomer, elevated after scoring four goals in nine Bundesliga matches.
- Leroy Sané is recalled on the back of strong showings for Galatasaray in the Champions League and Süper Lig, and Malick Thiaw returns as a Newcastle United regular.
- Germany faces Luxembourg on 14 November and Slovakia on 17 November in Leipzig, with two wins confirming direct qualification for the 2026 World Cup.
- Key absences persist with Marc-André ter Stegen, Jamal Musiala, Antonio Rüdiger and Kai Havertz unavailable, while Robert Andrich, Robin Koch, Angelo Stiller and Maximilian Beier were omitted.
- The squad assembles in Wolfsburg on Monday for a public training session as Nagelsmann underscores giving U21 standouts opportunities with the senior team.