"Borussia Dortmund's star defender Nico Schlotterbeck is likely to miss Germany's World Cup qualifier against Luxembourg. Coach Julian Nagelsmann had already talked about Schlotterbeck's injury (as captured by @iMiaSanMia) on Monday. A day later, Sky has reported that Schlotterbeck missed training again and is a major doubt for the game (also captured by @iMiaSanMia). In Schlotterbeck's absence, Bayern Munich's Jonathan Tah is likely to start in defense, paired by either Schlotterbeck's Dortmund teammate Waldemar Anton or national team returnee Malik Thiaw."
"Germany will play Luxembourg on Friday before closing out their qualifying group against Slovakia in Leipzig on Monday. Two wins will see Germany qualify for the World Cup finals, while four points could suffice should results elsewhere favor them. It remains to be seen whether Schlotterbeck will be fit for the Slovakia game. Bayern Munich sputtered into the international break with a 2-2 draw against Union Berlin."
"Do Bayern Munich fans appreciate just how good Joshua Kimmich is? Dayot Upamecano is getting more suitors (Manchester United, Inter Milan, Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain, Real Madrid) and things are not progressing with Bayern Munich. Are the obstacles too much to overcome? Should they be? Would Ibrahima Konaté be a good successor if Upamecano leaves? Jamal Musiala could take a little longer to get back."
Nico Schlotterbeck is likely to miss Germany's World Cup qualifier against Luxembourg after missing training and being labeled a major doubt due to injury. Jonathan Tah is expected to start in central defense, partnered by either Waldemar Anton or Malik Thiaw. Germany faces Luxembourg on Friday and Slovakia in Leipzig on Monday; two wins will secure World Cup qualification while four points could be sufficient depending on other results. Schlotterbeck's availability for the Slovakia match remains uncertain. Bayern Munich entered the international break following a 2-2 draw with Union Berlin, raising questions about tactics, squad form, Dayot Upamecano's future, and Jamal Musiala's recovery timeline.
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