"Germany has shown signs of greatness and the opposite since Julian Nagelsmann has taken over as manager. This month his job won't be getting any easier as yet another German player has been ruled out of the October window as Germany ramps up its efforts to qualify for next year's World Cup. As reported by the DFB, Jamie Leweling is suffering from adductor problems as Kevin Schade will join the team to replace him."
"This one is a bit surprising honestly. If Julian Nagelsmann wanted to nominate a Premier League winger, Brajan Gruda is arguably the better player at the moment. Kevin Schade ended off last season on a tremendous mark, but hasn't exactly been a quality performer yet this season. On the other hand, Gruda hasn't been perfect but appears to be in better form."
"The Germany national team is up once again and has two very winnable matches on its slate for the October international break against both Luxembourg and Northern Ireland. Julian Nagelsmann will not be operating with a full roster thanks to injuries and illnesses, but this should give him a chance to further make his mind up on several players who are on the bubble for the 2026 World Cup."
Julian Nagelsmann's tenure has produced mixed results while Germany contends with fresh injury issues ahead of the October international window. Jamie Leweling is sidelined with adductor problems and Kevin Schade has been called up as his replacement. Debate continues over winger options, with Brajan Gruda appearing in better form than Schade this season despite Schade's strong finish last year. Germany has two winnable fixtures against Luxembourg and Northern Ireland, providing an opportunity to evaluate fringe players and settling positional battles. Questions persist about tactical tinkering and whether Nico Schlotterbeck can seize a starting role.
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