Nagelsmann Calls Up Stuttgart Duo to Replace Injured Midfielders Ahead of German National Team Friendlies

Germany's national football team faces a reshuffle as head coach Julian Nagelsmann addresses key midfield absences ahead of its upcoming international friendlies. Central midfielders Aleksandar Pavlovic from Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund's Felix Nmecha are sidelined due to injuries—Pavlovic with hip problems and Nmecha with a knee ligament injury, ruling them out of the squad for the crucial matches against Switzerland and Ghana.

In response, Nagelsmann has called up Angelo Stiller and Chris Führich from Stuttgart to fill the gaps in his 26-man roster. Stiller was initially not viewed as a starting option but is now considered vital to the team's midfield. Führich returns to the national team setup after a lengthy absence and is expected to bolster the offensive side of the game. The squad assembly will take place in Herzogenaurach on Monday, with the German team traveling to Basel for their first match of the year followed by a home game against Ghana in Stuttgart.

Stiller expressed understanding of Nagelsmann's prior decisions and confidence in the coach's plan, while Führich brings fresh attacking capabilities to the squad. These changes come as Nagelsmann seeks solid team cohesion ahead of the World Cup test matches, aiming to maintain Germany's competitive edge despite the injuries.