Germany striker Nick Woltemade returned to light individual training on Wednesday after recovering from the flu, as the national team prepares for upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Luxembourg and Northern Ireland.
The Germans, third in Group A with three points, host Luxembourg on Friday before traveling to Belfast three days later to face Northern Ireland, second on goal difference. Slovakia is at the top with six points, while Luxembourg is at the bottom with zero.
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Woltemade, 23, who has made a strong start since joining Newcastle United this season, scoring in the Premier League and Europe, including Sunday’s 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest, missed Germany’s training on Tuesday after joining the team a day late due to his illness.
Woltemade is firmly in the spotlight ahead of the qualifiers after quickly becoming a crowd favorite in Newcastle.
Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann also saw goalkeeper Oliver Baumann return to training on Wednesday, easing concerns after Freiburg goalkeeper Noah Atubolu’s late call-up on Monday.
The top team from the group will qualify for the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, while the second-placed team will enter the play-offs.
Published on October 8, 2025
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