Germany Striker Nick Woltemade to Miss Matches Due to Illness
Germany's World Cup qualifying campaign hits a snag as Nick Woltemade falls ill. Nick Woltemade's flu virus delays his joining of the German squad.
Woltemade's absence is significant as Germany prepares for World Cup qualifiers against Luxembourg and...
Newcastle United forward Nick Woltemade won't join the German squad for now due to a flu virus. The German team announced that Woltemade will delay his arrival, but they didn't specify when he'll join his teammates.
Woltemade has had a great start to the season, scoring goals in both the Premier League and Europe. He recently scored in Newcastle's 2-0 win over Nottingham Forest on Sunday, showcasing his skills and quickly becoming a fan favorite.
The 23-year-old's absence might impact Germany's preparations for their World Cup qualifiers against Luxembourg and Northern Ireland. Germany currently sits third in their group with three points, behind Northern Ireland on goal difference. They'll face Luxembourg on Friday before heading to Belfast to take on Northern Ireland.
Newcastle United forward Nick Woltemade won't join the German national team as planned due to a flu virus. “Nick Woltemade will not be arriving today due to a flu virus,” the German team said, without specifying when he'll join the squad. Woltemade is quickly becoming a crowd favorite in Newcastle, despite Bayern Munich board member Karl-Heinz Rummenigge questioning Newcastle's decision to pay over 60 million euros to sign him from VfB Stuttgart.
Kader-Update ℹ️ Nick Woltemade wird heute aufgrund eines grippalen Infekts vorerst nicht anreisen. #dfbteam pic.twitter.com/GC3HICCG1e
— DFB-Team (@DFB_Team) October 6, 2025
Woltemade's absence is significant as Germany prepares for World Cup qualifiers against Luxembourg and Northern Ireland. Germany currently sits third in their group with three points, behind Northern Ireland on goal difference, while Slovakia tops the group with six points. The top team in the group will qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup, co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, while the second-placed team will enter the playoffs.
Germany hosts Luxembourg on October 11, before traveling to Belfast to face Northern Ireland on October 14. Germany is currently in third place with three points, behind Northern Ireland on goal difference. Slovakia tops the group with six points, while Luxembourg is at the bottom with zero points.
The top team in the group will qualify directly for the 2026 World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada. The second-placed team will enter the playoffs. Germany's qualification campaign is underway, and they'll face crucial matches against Slovakia, Northern Ireland, and Luxembourg to secure a spot in the World Cup.
Perfection from the spot. 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/vI3YEAQjMv
— Newcastle United (@NUFC) October 5, 2025
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