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Nagelsmann Poised to Call Up Karl and Urbig, Hold Out Musiala for March Germany Friendlies

The approach reflects a precautionary plan coordinated with Bayern’s doctors before the final pre‑World Cup tune‑ups.

Overview

  • Multiple outlets report first senior invitations for Bayern’s 18-year-old Lennart Karl and 22-year-old goalkeeper Jonas Urbig for matches against Switzerland on March 27 in Basel and Ghana on March 30 in Stuttgart.
  • Jamal Musiala is expected to miss this window as a precaution after a pain reaction in his previously operated left ankle, following consultations between Bayern and DFB medical staff.
  • The DFB plans to announce a 26-player squad in Frankfurt on Thursday at 14:00, marking the last full audition before World Cup selections are finalized.
  • Paul Wanner confirmed a switch to Austria for his senior international career, removing a long-term attacking option from Germany’s pool.
  • Julian Nagelsmann has signaled role-based, potentially unpopular choices for this camp, with selections framed around fit and fitness including possible returns such as Leroy Sané.