Schlotterbeck Misses Germany Training Before Final Qualifiers as Ouedraogo Replaces Amiri
Two wins this week would secure direct World Cup qualification, boosting Germany’s draw seeding.
Overview
- Defender Nico Schlotterbeck skipped Tuesday’s session in Wolfsburg after a foot injury sustained in Saturday’s 1-1 draw at SV Hamburg.
- Julian Nagelsmann said the foot had swollen overnight and that the medical team will monitor progress before decisions are made.
- Assan Ouedraogo received a late call-up to replace Nadiem Amiri, who was ruled out with adductor issues.
- Germany face Luxembourg on November 14 before playing Slovakia in Leipzig on November 17.
- Topping Group A is within reach, with two victories ensuring direct qualification for 2026 and likely placement in pot one for the December 5 draw in Washington.