Nick Woltemade Out from Germany Squad Due to Illness

Berlin, Oct 6 (AP) Newcastle's forward Nick Woltemade was notably absent from the Germany squad on Monday for the upcoming World Cup qualifying fixtures, owing to an illness.

At 23, Woltemade has already made waves by scoring in Newcastle's 2-0 victory over Nottingham Forest on Sunday. However, a flu infection, as reported by the German soccer federation on Monday, has sidelined him.

The timeline for his recovery remains uncertain, casting doubt on his participation in Germany's matches against Luxembourg in Sinsheim on Friday and Northern Ireland in Belfast the following Monday.

Despite the setback, he is anticipated to join the squad in the forthcoming days, and coach Julian Nagelsmann has opted not to call upon a substitute for the striker, who was a recent acquisition from Stuttgart during the offseason.

Woltemade's entry into Newcastle has been impressive, marking three goals in just eight days, including a highlight during a 4-0 triumph at Union Saint-Gilloise in the Champions League on Wednesday. Overall, his tally stands at three goals in the Premier League.

The German national team gathered in Herzogenaurach for their World Cup qualifying preparations, with Eintracht Frankfurt's defender Nathaniel Brown being the sole new face in the squad.

After two rounds in Group A of the qualifiers, Germany has accumulated three points, following an unexpected defeat by Slovakia in their opener. Currently, Slovakia leads the group with a perfect record of six points from their two matches. (AP)

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