Schlotterbeck Misses Germany Training Again Before Luxembourg, Casting Doubt on Qualifier

Overview

• Nico Schlotterbeck skipped Tuesday’s session in Wolfsburg after a foot injury, with Julian Nagelsmann noting the foot had swollen overnight and would be assessed by medical staff.
• The defender was hurt in Borussia Dortmund’s 1-1 draw at SV Hamburg over the weekend, prompting continued monitoring during the international window.
• Sky reports he is a major doubt for the November 14 match in Luxembourg, and his availability for Slovakia on November 17 remains unclear.
• Jonathan Tah is viewed as the leading option to start in central defense if Schlotterbeck cannot play, with Waldemar Anton or Malik Thiaw in contention to partner him.
• Assan Ouedraogo has joined the squad as a late call-up to replace Nadiem Amiri, as Germany top Group A on goal difference and target wins over Luxembourg and Slovakia to seal direct qualification and bolster pot-one prospects.