Julian Nagelsmann has expressed optimism that Nico Schlotterbeck and Joshua Kimmich will be available for Monday’s game against Slovakia.
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On the eve of Germany’s World Cup qualifier against Slovakia, coach Julian Nagelsmann offered an injury update on Nico Schlotterbeck and Joshua Kimmich.
Schlotterbeck missed Friday’s 2–0 win over Luxembourg with a foot problem, while Kimmich was sidelined by an ankle issue.
Although neither player is completely pain-free, Nagelsmann expects both to be available.
“Nico Schlotterbeck will train normally, Joshua Kimmich still needs some rest,” Nagelsmann said.
“He is also out on the pitch, but we want to leave the structure undisturbed for as long as possible. We’ll decide tomorrow whether he can play. But I’m optimistic that he can. It’s more about pain and comfort, but anyone who knows Joshua knows that he doesn’t like saying no to a match.
“With ‘Schlotti’, it might also hurt a bit, but the injury is healing well and hasn’t become inflamed. I assume he’ll be able to play.”
The game kicks off on Monday at 20:45 CET.
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