Monday’s World Cup qualifier at Windsor Park promises to be a pivotal encounter as Germany face Northern Ireland away from home in what has developed into a fascinating three-way Group A tussle with Slovakia.
The Germans will look to make sure that they get all three points and end this international break by being on top of the group table.
Germany XI vs Northern Ireland – Predicted lineup and team news
Germany Team News
Die Mannschaft arrive in Belfast with a lengthy injury list affecting key personnel. Kai Havertz (knee), Jamal Musiala (ankle), Antonio Rudiger (hamstring) and Marc-Andre ter Stegen (back) are all sidelined. The absence of Niclas Fullkrug due to a calf complaint opens the door for Nick Woltemade to spearhead the attack.
The Newcastle United forward has made a strong impression following his move from Stuttgart and is set to feature after shaking off a recent illness.
Borussia Dortmund centre-back Nico Schlotterbeck faces a fitness assessment after his early substitution in Friday’s Luxembourg rout. Jamie Leweling also remains unavailable due to injury concerns.
Regardless of the injury issues, Julian Nagelsmann’s squad will be positive about facing Northern Ireland as they have already won their reverse fixture earlier in September. However, Northern Ireland are unbeaten on their home ground in their past seven matches.
Germany Predicted Lineup
Possible Germany starting XI: Baumann; Kimmich, Anton, Tah, Raum; Pavlovic, Goretzka; Adeyemi, Gnabry, Wirtz; Woltemade.
When will the match kick off?
The match will kick off at 7:45pm BST on Monday, 13th October.
How to Watch Northern Ireland vs Germany?
The match will be broadcast live on BBC Two, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website for UK viewers.
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