Overview
- Jamal Musiala was left out to continue rehab after a fresh ankle reaction, ruling him out of the March friendlies.
- Real Madrid’s Antonio Rüdiger returned to the squad, with recalls also for Kai Havertz, Deniz Undav, Pascal Groß, Anton Stach and Josha Vagnoman.
- Notable omissions included Maximilian Beier, Angelo Stiller and Said El Mala, with Nagelsmann stressing role fit and saying the World Cup door remains open.
- Germany will face Switzerland in Basel on March 27 before hosting Ghana in Stuttgart on March 30.
- The coach said the March list forms the basis for May’s World Cup selection, though late changes could follow based on form and fitness.