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Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show: Germany vs. Luxembourg and Northern Ireland (World Cup Qualifiers)

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.

Let’s get into all of the key discussions. This is what we have on tap for this version of the Bavarian Podcast Works — Preview Show:

  • Taking a look at the latest roster for Germany, including the illnesses that have recently felled some key players.
  • What positional battles should we keep an eye on?
  • Is Julian Nagelsmann going to end up on the hot seat because he tinkers too much?
  • Is Nico Schlotterbeck going to take this time to seize a starting role?
  • Predictions on each match.


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