Rudiger was excluded from Germany's matches in June in response to his outburst in the Copa del Rey final when he received a red card despite being on the bench after appearing to throw something at the referee. As such, Nagelsmann criticised the defender's behaviour, with Rudiger apologising in a recent interview, saying it was "wrong and excessive".
The Arsenal forward has been absent since sustaining a knee injury during the Gunners' 1-0 victory over Manchester United on the opening weekend of the Premier League season. Havertz then missed the 5-0 win over Leeds United at the Emirates Stadium, where Martin Odegaard and Bukayo Saka both limped off for Mikel Arteta's side. The 26-year-old, who has not played for Germany since their Nations League clash against Bosnia and Herzegovina last November, was also sidelined between February and mid-May with a hamstring tear.
Woltemade's towering 6'6 frame showcases his potential, and there is no denying the interest surrounding him from top clubs after his debut.
Serge Gnabry's call-up to the German national team for the Nations League Final Four raises questions due to his lackluster season, yet it aims to boost his confidence.